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EO55 VHE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,780 mi
Last recorded191,780 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 191,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

bad engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2017 191,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2016 185,899 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 185,899 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front top (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,121 miles

General corrosion on upper and lower body

Fail 10 Sep 2015 179,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 175,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 170,800 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated but light output not reduced

Engine running rough

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 167,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber is wearing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 167,389 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished

brake pedal rubber is wearing

nearside rear handbrake is below expected value

Pass 16 Sep 2011 164,153 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise brake pedal anti slip pad wearing

advise slight rear brake application variance

Pass 7 Sep 2010 140,171 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 112,522 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 112,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 83,772 miles

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

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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EO55 VHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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