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EO05 JHE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,361 mi
Last recorded152,361 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 JHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 152,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 140,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 140,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 130,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 118,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake pipes corroding

front exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,718 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake pipes corroding

front exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 10 Sep 2011 105,374 miles

nsr tyre is starting to go out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2011 105,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre is starting to go out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,534 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 78,534 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,433 miles

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

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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EO05 JHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO05 JHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO05 JHE registered?

EO05 JHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EO05 JHE safe to buy?

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