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EK55 ECD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,204 mi
Last recorded193,204 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 193,204 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 193,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 191,185 miles

ignition key worn

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage,advise investigation

reverse lights inoperative

spare wheel carrier empty

various bumper caps missing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 191,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 188,273 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 188,272 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 186,967 miles

exhaust mounts missing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 186,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 184,665 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 184,665 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 176,648 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 176,648 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 167,244 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 167,234 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 157,420 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 144,165 miles

Foot brake pedal anti-slip worn.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 110,026 miles

nearside inner c.v boot split

offside rear corner bumper missing

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 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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