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EX55 OAL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,518 mi
Last recorded149,518 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,518 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 149,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded toflexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear brake pipe burst bringing of ramp (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 142,731 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section after rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,937 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 124,934 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILLS O S N S (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILLS O S N S (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 106,804 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 104,006 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,006 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,213 miles

Front pads half worn

o/s/r and n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 101,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front pads half worn

o/s/r and n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s front tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,422 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 28,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EX55 OAL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX55 OAL, 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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EX55 OAL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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