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EU55 HGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,632 mi
Last recorded151,632 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 151,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 142,270 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 142,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 138,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 117,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,840 miles

temporary repair on exhaust system

Fail 29 Jun 2017 99,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,376 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,769 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,769 miles

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

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTS NOT OPERATING

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,385 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,195 miles

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 HGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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