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EA55 NKL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,662 mi
Last recorded191,662 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 191,662 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf spring and bolts corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 191,662 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear leaf spring and bolts corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 191,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (NS-OS) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXEL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 176,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 150,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 141,121 miles

X2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

brake pipes surface corrosion

inner x2 and outer x2 sills corroded-exhaust and mountings corroded-brake pedal spongy

service and parking brake passed on limit-n/s/f/ link slight play-

x2 leaf springs corroded-rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,969 miles

brake pedal spongy-exhaust middle secured by cable tie-front tyres edges worn low

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properlyx2 front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,001 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,166 miles

tyre worn low-slight crack in screen-exhaust and brackets corroded- brake pipes surface rust-exhaust minor leak-wipers slightly split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,806 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,806 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes surface rust

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,612 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NKL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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