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EF55 HDV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,237 mi
Last recorded183,237 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 HDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 183,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 180,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 169,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 155,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 144,993 miles

front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Fail 5 Mar 2015 144,993 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2014 133,701 miles

n/s rear bumper trim missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,119 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 121,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 35,011 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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EF55 HDV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EF55 HDV, 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 EF55 HDV registered?

EF55 HDV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EF55 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 HDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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