MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brakes imbalanced
reverse lights inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
belt squeak present
long travel on parking brake lever
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
belt squeak present
long travel on parking brake lever
oil leak
rear brakes imbalanced
reverse lights inoperative
ignition key worn
long travel on parking brake lever
oil seepage,advise investigation
reverse lights inoperative
spare wheel carrier empty
various bumper caps missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
drivers airbag discharged
ignition key worn
long travel on parking brake lever
oil seepage,advise investigation
reverse lights inoperative
spare wheel carrier empty
various bumper caps missing
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm pin and blade unit (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust mounts missing
front to rear brake pipe corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL VERY HIGH
OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT BADLY PERISHED
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUT ON INNER EDGE
REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH
Advise coolant bottle empty
Advise windscreen damaged outside of swept area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advise coolant bottle empty
Advise windscreen damaged outside of swept area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal anti slip worn.Both w/wiper ends perished.N/S/F inner c/v boot split.Front discs worn and slight unbalance rear footbrake.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Foot brake pedal anti-slip worn.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside inner c.v boot split
offside rear corner bumper missing
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EK55 ECD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ECD, 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 ECD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 October 2005.
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