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ET54 HRA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,821 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,789 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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ET54 HRA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET54 HRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 HRA registered?

ET54 HRA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is ET54 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 HRA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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