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EK55 LLX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

163,407 mi
Last recorded163,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 163,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside outer sill corroded/weakened

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 163,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside outer sill corroded/weakened

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 157,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 6 Mar 2017 157,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,328 miles

1/2 offside screen washer inop.

Both drive shafts inner-gaiters split

Nearside lower door mirror glass broken

Oil and coolant leak/s

Power steering fluid level at minimum

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Mar 2015 131,328 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1/2 offside screen washer inop.

Both drive shafts inner-gaiters split

Nearside lower door mirror glass broken

Oil and coolant leak/s

Power steering fluid level at minimum

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,872 miles

Nearside lower-section door mirror cracked

Rear brake readings fluctuate esp. offside

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,872 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside lower-section door mirror cracked

Rear brake readings fluctuate esp. offside

Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter begining to split at small end

Nearside lower door mirror cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some unequal effort- rear foot brakes

Spare tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,415 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter begining to split at small end

Nearside lower door mirror cracked

Some unequal effort- rear foot brakes

Spare tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,917 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wipers splitting

High level brake lamp not working

Intercooler pipe split and leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,257 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 LLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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