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EK55 BUW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,741 mi
Last recorded123,741 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,962 miles

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

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

High Level Brake Light Inoperative

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources And Cover Missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,373 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,712 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,711 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,685 miles

o/s/f tyre low

rack area damp

Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre low

rack area damp

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,305 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 49,380 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,573 miles

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

center stop inop

exhaust blow center pipe

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2011 39,654 miles

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

advise center box inlet pipe blowing slightly (sealed)

advise o/s/r anti roll bar bracket cracked

advise o/s/r bumper end cap missing

advise towing eye cover missing ( front )

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,654 miles

advise center box inlet pipe blowing slightly (sealed)

advise o/s/r anti roll bar bracket cracked

advise o/s/r bumper end cap missing

advise towing eye cover missing ( front )

Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,083 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,251 miles

advise nearside front tyre outer edge worn

advise steering rack damp

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,902 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 BUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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