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EU55 HCF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

266,363 mi
Last recorded266,363 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 266,363 miles

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

Offside front rigid brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 261,654 miles

Offside front rigid pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 181,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sills covered in sealer and shultz

Fail 11 Sep 2020 181,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 171,574 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs scored on inner face.

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,566 miles

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn out on edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s. Inner/. N/s inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S O/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 140,566 miles

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn out on edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s. Inner/. N/s inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S O/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 132,550 miles

Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anchor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 132,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anchor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 116,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,190 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,095 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Steering rack damp but no signs of a leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,401 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 HCF 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 HCF, 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 HCF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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