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EU55 HDF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,497 mi
Last recorded162,497 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 162,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 26 Jun 2015 148,708 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s seat belt starting to fray

Fail 19 Jun 2014 124,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s seat belt starting to fray

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,945 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake fluctuates

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,584 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,938 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 33,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HDF, 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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What year was EU55 HDF registered?

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

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