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EU55 HFG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,714 mi
Last recorded183,714 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 183,714 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 183,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 136,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 120,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 115,443 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,510 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,369 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes out of balance

vehicle emitting black smoke + close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,712 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both number plate lights are a little dim

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,854 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,305 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing quite badly on the inside edge. Recommend that the tracking is checked

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,305 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres are wearing quite badly on the inside edge. Recommend that the tracking is checked

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,258 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,693 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,139 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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