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EK55 ZXL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,801 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Dec 2015 137,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak, filter porous

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,701 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 113,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 10,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2013 107,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake only just passed at 16%

Rear brake discs & pads wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,755 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 ZXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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