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EU55 HFM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,357 mi
Last recorded201,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 201,357 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 201,354 miles

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 197,204 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2015 192,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 192,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 174,220 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 169,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion exhaust

low parking brake reading nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn/worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn/deteriorated

offside front tyre worn/bold inner edge

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 10 Dec 2012 169,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion exhaust

low parking brake reading nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn/worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn/deteriorated

offside front tyre worn/bold inner edge

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 14 Dec 2011 141,706 miles

scratch in screen advise

Fail 14 Dec 2011 141,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

scratch in screen advise

Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,248 miles

both front tyres needed now.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,248 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres needed now.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 39,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,208 miles

front wipers worn slightly

offside door safety strap insecure

Fail 15 May 2009 37,208 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front wipers worn slightly

offside door safety strap insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 30,335 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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 HFM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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