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EA55 HCZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,099 mi
Last recorded146,099 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

advise spare wheel is missing

front brake discs are lightly worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,667 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked/perished on inner wall

Fail 11 Apr 2016 140,667 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked/perished on inner wall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,977 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,606 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside outer rear sill becoming corroded

offside rear wheel bearing becoming worn

Pass 1 May 2013 123,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,990 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 113,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,101 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 85,101 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,346 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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EA55 HCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA55 HCZ, 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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EA55 HCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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