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EK55 BBV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 125,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter split, advise repair. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack inside of bellows (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 125,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lenses broken, covered now with lense repair tape. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter split, advise repair. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack inside of bellows (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 117,790 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 117,722 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and close to minimum tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,299 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 25,511 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,511 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 BBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BBV, 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 EK55 BBV registered?

EK55 BBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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