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EU55 HJG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,885 miles

Power steering rack oil leak but not excessive

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars and cracking on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,956 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on the inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,609 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 51,018 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 46,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,927 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,202 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 31,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,918 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 HJG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 HJG, 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 HJG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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