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EU55 GLY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,924 mi
Last recorded128,924 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 GLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 123,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,154 miles

Both sills corroded but not holed

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 112,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded but not holed

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack on Nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,878 miles

Charging light on

Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

Charging light on

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,378 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link touching exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2016 94,378 miles

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

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside rear anti roll bar link touching exhaust

Nearside rear tyre flat and worn smooth on the edges

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,662 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

rear section of exhaust in contact with nearside rear antiroll bar link

Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

rear section of exhaust in contact with nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,248 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust catching offside rear anti roll bar link

exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,385 miles

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

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

rear exhaust fouling n/s rear antiroll bar link

Fail 20 Dec 2012 59,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust fouling n/s rear antiroll bar link

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,933 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

both rear leaf springs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front coil springs corroded.

both rear leaf springs corroded

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,298 miles

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

O/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

O/s/r tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,853 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 31,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,150 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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EU55 GLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EU55 GLY, 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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EU55 GLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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