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EO55 FHM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

187,908 mi
Last recorded187,908 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 187,908 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 186,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 186,397 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 177,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 170,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 170,476 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 162,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust box heavily corroded on outer skin

Fail 9 Sep 2013 152,154 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust box heavily corroded on outer skin

Pass 10 Sep 2012 143,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 143,780 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 132,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 132,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 92,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,201 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EO55 FHM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EO55 FHM, 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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EO55 FHM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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