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EK55 LLP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,032 mi
Last recorded187,032 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 187,032 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper corners missing

vehicle underside heavily under sealed\weld repairs

Pass 15 Mar 2024 181,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 175,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 167,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 154,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 153,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 153,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 146,579 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 146,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn causing side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

screen damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,034 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear bumper end caps are missing

both sides rear indicators fading to white

front centre driveshaft bearing seal is deteriorated

front windscreen is damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2017 132,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both sides rear bumper end caps are missing

both sides rear indicators fading to white

front centre driveshaft bearing seal is deteriorated

front windscreen is damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear outer body sill does not feel rigid -not structural

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear outer body sill does not feel rigid - not structural

both sides rear bumper end caps are missing

front windscreen is damaged

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 127,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear outer body sill does not feel rigid -not structural

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear outer body sill does not feel rigid - not structural

both sides rear bumper end caps are missing

front windscreen is damaged

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,665 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,083 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing 195/65/15

n/s front inner c/v boot split and leaking

o/s front tyre perishing 195/65/15

wipers starting to smear

Fail 20 Mar 2014 108,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing 195/65/15

n/s front inner c/v boot split and leaking

o/s front tyre perishing 195/65/15

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,581 miles

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Mar 2013 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,965 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 LLP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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