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MM55 EKN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,962 mi
Last recorded165,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 165,962 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 161,008 miles

Nearside Sill has traces of underseal

Offside Sill covered in underseal and filler

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody surface rust

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 161,008 miles

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

Nearside Sill has traces of underseal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody surface rust

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 151,724 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside outer/ inner sills undersealed

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

Offside inner/outer sills undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2021 151,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside outer/ inner sills undersealed

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

Offside inner/outer sills undersealed

Pass 4 May 2019 144,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

inner streeing rack slight oil mist.

near side front hub slight play.

near side front tyre low on grip.

Fail 4 May 2019 144,119 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

inner streeing rack slight oil mist.

near side front hub slight play.

near side front tyre low on grip.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,449 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner and outer sill both sides corroded week / covered with white paint holed all both sides (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 133,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides inner & outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Fail 28 Apr 2017 133,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,306 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O.s and n.s outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,916 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 102,916 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,658 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,015 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 EKN 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 63.6%.

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

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