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EU55 HJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

150,651 mi
Last recorded150,651 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 150,651 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 150,651 miles

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

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

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

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 20 Apr 2017 143,456 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 20 Apr 2017 143,456 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 136,844 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 126,331 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light units cracked

radiator lower support bracket damaged, radiator not fully supported

Fail 17 Apr 2015 126,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light units cracked

radiator lower support bracket damaged, radiator not fully supported

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,584 miles

Aircon pipe broken and insecure

Aircon pump wiring insecure

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear silencer rusting

Fail 20 Apr 2012 84,581 miles

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)

Aircon pipe broken and insecure

Aircon pump wiring insecure

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer rusting

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades smearing

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,193 miles

under vehicle oil contamination

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smeary

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear service brake judder

under vehicle oil contamination

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 HJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJO, 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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What year was EU55 HJO registered?

EU55 HJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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