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EA55 OFM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,208 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mid silencer heat shield corroded

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sound deadening material not fully secure central heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mid silencer heat shield corroded

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sound deadening material not fully secure central heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,093 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Inner Sound deadening material not fully secure tank heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer corners missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 93,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Inner Sound deadening material not fully secure tank heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer corners missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 87,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,390 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake warning light on !!

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake warning light on !!

Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,713 miles

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

both rear outer bumper corners missing

nearside upper door mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,441 miles

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

both rear outer bumper corners missing

nearside upper door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,869 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bumper corners missing

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,195 miles

both corners on rear bumper missing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,888 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s rear bumper corner missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,949 miles

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 OFM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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