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EU55 HHD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,288 mi
Last recorded141,288 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 HHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,288 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 141,284 miles

Emissions not tested bad oil leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 129,212 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,295 miles

clutch starting to slip and release bearing noise rattle

lower rear engine mount stay bracket bush has slight play

oil leaks on rear of engine

Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

clutch starting to slip and release bearing noise rattle

lower rear engine mount stay bracket bush has slight play

oil leaks on rear of engine

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,284 miles

Oil leak

battery light on dash

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,013 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,073 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 HHD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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