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EK55 XXZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,733 mi
Last recorded163,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 163,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 159,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not near any suspension mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 155,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 141,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 138,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre cut on wall

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,159 miles

Middle & rear exhaust in poor condition (not blowing

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering

Fail 12 Apr 2018 130,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & below legal limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Middle & rear exhaust in poor condition (not blowing

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,811 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 121,793 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,929 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight bind rear offside brake,high level stop light

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,642 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 XXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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