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EK55 ZXB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,746 mi
Last recorded144,746 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,746 miles

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

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2023 144,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2022 140,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 140,971 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 136,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 136,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 130,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,845 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 124,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,721 miles

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

offside sill corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2018 118,689 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside sill corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,269 miles

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

both side sills corroding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,236 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,953 miles

coolant leaking

nearside tyres and offside tyres different load ratings

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2015 104,952 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)

coolant leaking

nearside tyres and offside tyres different load ratings

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,099 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 ZXB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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