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EU55 HHJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,885 mi
Last recorded200,885 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 200,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 197,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 192,485 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 3 Mar 2020 189,304 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 189,303 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 172,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both wipers staring to split

Pass 29 Aug 2015 159,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 156,735 miles

Oil leak

outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 156,734 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,861 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,397 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,397 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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 HHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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