MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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