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MM55 EKJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,874 mi
Last recorded124,874 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake requirements only just met, requires repair or adjustment

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,061 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 76,839 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 62,417 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

rear back box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,968 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,980 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,225 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,588 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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MM55 EKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MM55 EKJ, 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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What year was MM55 EKJ registered?

MM55 EKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is MM55 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 EKJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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