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EU55 HGO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

150,232 mi
Last recorded150,232 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 150,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 150,229 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 144,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body heavily coated in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 144,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (innner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 137,960 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front all suspension units heavily corroded

Front chassis legs corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded

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

battery light illuminated

underneath heat shields insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2020 137,960 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front all suspension units heavily corroded

Front chassis legs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper brake light inoperative

Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

battery light illuminated

bolt insecure not fitted correctly to rear engine mount

underneath heat shields insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

high brake light not working

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r fog lamp showing white light

n/s/r lamp unit slightly damged

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

high brake light not working

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r fog lamp showing white light

n/s/r lamp unit slightly damged

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,349 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r brake binding

oil leak

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2018 129,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r brake binding

oil leak

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,640 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 100,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 81,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,891 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

nsf wheel bearing starting to wear

osr tyre wall starting to crack near tread

Fail 24 Oct 2013 65,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

nsf wheel bearing starting to wear

osr tyre wall starting to crack near tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 42,596 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,111 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,111 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 HGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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