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EU55 HKE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,771 mi
Last recorded159,771 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 159,771 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 159,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 138,747 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 138,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,248 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2012 83,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 83,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,970 miles

Front & rear offside & nearside tyres has cuts

Front windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 6 May 2011 60,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front & rear offside & nearside tyres has cuts

Front windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,635 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 HKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

EU55 HKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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