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EK55 AYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,117 mi
Last recorded88,117 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,117 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 88,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

under body general corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,695 miles

alternator belt has a squeaky noise

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,594 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,828 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 28,367 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,367 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,000 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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EK55 AYW 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 68.8%.

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 EK55 AYW, 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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EK55 AYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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