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EO55 VGR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

187,974 mi
Last recorded187,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VGR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 187,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 187,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Jun 2023 184,871 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged cooler pipe in front of radiator kinked (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged 7 pin socket cover damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 181,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged kinked steel pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tow bar 7 pin lighting socket damaged,

Pass 8 Jul 2021 178,757 miles

7 pin tow bar electrics cover damaged.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image slightly blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged kinked (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective sidewall buldgeing and rim heavy corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 175,338 miles

Rear tow bar electric socket damaged 7 pin type.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 175,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade catching lower panel.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides outer bumper trims loose

Rear tow bar electric socket damaged 7 pin type.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 173,051 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow bar wiring not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2019 173,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow bar wiring not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2018 170,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 168,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 166,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 163,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 162,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 162,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 151,565 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 141,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 109,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,327 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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EO55 VGR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO55 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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