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EO55 VHP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,092 mi
Last recorded125,092 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 125,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,741 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 117,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror slightly smeary

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,329 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Reversing light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (2.4.B.6d)

bottom(rear) gearbox mount defective

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,013 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 88,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 79,020 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,099 miles

both front tyres outter edge worn

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,016 miles

n/s/f drive shaft inner cv gaiter starting to split

n/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

oil leak from engine area

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

spare wheel poorly secured

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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