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EO55 VHF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,356 mi
Last recorded141,356 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 121,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,385 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls damage evident

o/s front tyre side wall damage evident

Fail 5 Jan 2018 115,385 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls damage evident

o/s front tyre side wall damage evident

Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2016 100,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre below legal limit and has cords exposed

Unable to open rear doors from outside

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre below legal limit and has cords exposed

Unable to open rear doors from outside

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,227 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

o/s/r stop/tail bulb seems to be incorectly fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2014 86,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

o/s/r stop/tail bulb seems to be incorectly fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

oil level just off min

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,050 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,576 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside rear brakes binding very slightly

rear of van boarded out

Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,517 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside rear brakes binding very slightly

rear of van boarded out

Fail 27 Nov 2010 55,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engin oil low

runout to offside rear break drum

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,754 miles

engin oil low

runout to offside rear break drum

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 46,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VHF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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