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EA55 HGP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,258 mi
Last recorded124,258 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 124,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 105,236 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Possible clutch fluid leak from geaarbox

Rear exhaust silencer box very tatty/rusty not leaking

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2015 105,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Possible clutch fluid leak from geaarbox

Rear exhaust silencer box very tatty/rusty not leaking

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2014 94,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,001 miles

offside front tyre wearing low and on edge of tread

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low and on edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,715 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 HGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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