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EK55 SWO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 99,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 99,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2017 84,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,259 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,361 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2013 45,526 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,904 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 SWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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