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EU55 HHC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,507 mi
Last recorded165,507 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 165,507 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,551 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deterioated (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,803 miles

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

Nearside outersill damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear x2 tyres slight misshape and perished

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,072 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 115,838 miles

alloys fitted

both front coil springs corroded

front brake pads look corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks/filter no oil on dipstick

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Fail 30 Dec 2014 115,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

alloys fitted

both front coil springs corroded

front brake pads look corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks/filter no oil on dipstick

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,843 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2012 86,843 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,100 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 70,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,016 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,889 miles

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

drivers internal door handle sticking out

one of the offside washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,762 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,762 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HHC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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