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EU55 HFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 88,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2026 88,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 88,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 88,225 miles

discs corroded

general surface corrosion under vehicle and inner sills

Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,219 miles

surface corrosion inner sills

Fail 26 Sep 2019 88,199 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear of engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,341 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

steering rack leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate deteriorated

steering rack leaking

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 HFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 HFX, 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 HFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is EU55 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 HFX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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