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EU55 HFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,085 mi
Last recorded124,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 128,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,431 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,365 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,019 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2016 87,429 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,170 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 512,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,219 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 18,170 miles

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

O.S.R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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 HFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

EU55 HFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is EU55 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 HFN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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