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NG55 EKX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 EKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,048 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 118,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking from fuel line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 106,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,416 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,786 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,781 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,781 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,033 miles

cam belt ????

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,033 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cam belt ????

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,462 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,448 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,015 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,374 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,685 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,685 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,625 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,871 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,760 miles

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

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

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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NG55 EKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NG55 EKX, 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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NG55 EKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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