MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
277,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
oil leak from engine
slight damage to rear bumper and front wing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal rubber slight worn
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal rubber slight worn
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
chips in screen
clutch anti slip missing
mid and rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported
Battery insecure
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
chips in screen
clutch anti slip missing
mid and rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ05 LNK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ05 LNK, 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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What year was EJ05 LNK registered?
EJ05 LNK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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