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EU55 GOH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

162,727 mi
Last recorded162,727 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 162,727 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 162,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,858 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 155,844 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2024 147,815 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Feb 2024 147,815 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,850 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,850 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 139,834 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 129,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,608 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 117,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,570 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,014 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 102,014 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

windscreen scratches

Fail 1 Feb 2018 92,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

windscreen scratches

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,364 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,409 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,409 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,020 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,812 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,737 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2009 36,306 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 36,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,135 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 GOH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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