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EU55 HBC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,454 miles

Exhaust Detiorated

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,366 miles

Exhaust detirated

Front suspension knocking

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,932 miles

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

Oil leak

bumper end cap missing o/s/r

sidewall damage n/s/f

Fail 13 Nov 2014 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

bumper end cap missing o/s/r

sidewall damage n/s/f

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,271 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,406 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,406 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,686 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 50,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,171 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 HBC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EU55 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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