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EA55 NKM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,068 mi
Last recorded197,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 197,068 miles

Front rear brake lines corroded

STRONG ADVISE OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED AND WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

both inner cv boots secured using cable ties

both rear bumper corners missing

clutch pedal rubber worn

lower engine mount worn

nsf lower suspension ball joint cover twisted

nsr light lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 197,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front rear brake lines corroded

STRONG ADVISE OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED AND WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

both rear bumper corners missing

clutch pedal rubber worn

lower engine mount worn

nsr light lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 185,008 miles

OIL AND COOLANT LEAKS

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

STRONG ADVIDSE :NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

STRONG ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 5 Jul 2017 184,773 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

OIL AND COOLANT LEAKS

SLIGHT NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE JUDDER

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

STRONG ADVIDSE :NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

STRONG ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 12 Jul 2016 171,796 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 171,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking At engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 159,076 miles

BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

REAR INDICATORS ARE PALE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 8 Jul 2015 159,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

REAR INDICATORS ARE PALE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 13 Jun 2014 147,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 147,584 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 135,053 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,950 miles

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

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 NKM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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