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EJ55 PHK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,916 mi
Last recorded185,916 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 PHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 185,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 182,801 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 176,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 168,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 168,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 160,073 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 160,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning light on dash (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 150,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable inner rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 139,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,449 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

n/s/f inner cv joint is worn and has play

n/s/r light unit lens has been repaired

o/s/r anti-roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front foglight lens broken

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,608 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front foglight lens broken

Pass 6 May 2010 38,943 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 38,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,605 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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EJ55 PHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJ55 PHK, 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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EJ55 PHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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