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EA05 MHU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,605 mi
Last recorded157,605 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 157,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 142,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 142,117 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 125,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 109,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 97,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 86,543 miles

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

one of two offside mirrors missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,757 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,786 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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EA05 MHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA05 MHU, 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 EA05 MHU registered?

EA05 MHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 MHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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