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EU55 HDX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,820 mi
Last recorded208,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 208,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 190,969 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 190,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 178,015 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inside edge

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 163,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 148,796 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 28 May 2013 148,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 133,559 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 133,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 100,518 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,518 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,809 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,809 miles

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

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

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 HDX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EU55 HDX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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