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EO55 ZHX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 101,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring fractured both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,110 miles

both sills corrosion

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 88,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and rears both sides and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and rears both sides and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and off side rear on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,725 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads slight worn

speedo digits not working miles

Fail 18 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads slight worn

speedo digits not working miles

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,500 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,600 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corrosion

rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 50,484 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 5 May 2010

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,672 miles

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

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

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

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 ZHX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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