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EA55 NBL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

239,924 mi
Last recorded239,924 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 NBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 239,924 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp heavily misted over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Heavily misted over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise damp around diesel injectors

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear vat retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 231,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 231,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 216,907 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 216,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 203,994 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 203,994 miles

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 184,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 184,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 181,818 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 181,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 146,657 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 119,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,762 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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EA55 NBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA55 NBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA55 NBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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