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EU55 HGP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,865 miles

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

Steering suspension and brake components all covered in grease or other material

Fail 30 Apr 2022 107,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering suspension and brake components all covered in grease or other material

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 104,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,584 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 101,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,248 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,606 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 89,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,087 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,633 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,470 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,341 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 15,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 HGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

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

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