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EU55 HGL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,072 mi
Last recorded164,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 164,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 185,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 176,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 168,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 157,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 148,401 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 148,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 140,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 132,666 miles

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

n\s front driveshaft inner gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,927 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 108,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,717 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

CENTRE BRAKE LAMP INOP

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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 HGL 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 80%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

Is EU55 HGL safe to buy?

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