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MM55 EMJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,586 mi
Last recorded170,586 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 170,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion an d offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 165,545 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 160,913 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 160,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 138,005 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 138,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,028 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 116,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 91,149 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,149 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,723 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 EMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EMJ, 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 EMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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