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EU55 HBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 150,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 149,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Mounting has snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,863 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all stabilizer links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,863 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all stabilizer links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 69,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,828 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2009 34,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,481 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 HBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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