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EU55 HKO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,762 mi
Last recorded145,762 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 145,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 18 May 2026 145,762 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/lower sill by rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 21 May 2025 128,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount (dog bone)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn locking up at full extension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill (middle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting point (lower sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount (dog bone)

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 123,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread also worn outside edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper corner missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 123,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear leaf spring front mounting point (lower sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread also worn outside edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper corner missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 118,066 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Perished

Fail 23 May 2023 118,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.55 Actual 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Perished

Pass 20 May 2022 107,504 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 107,504 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 99,296 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 99,296 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 90,127 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 90,127 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,416 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate light (1.2.1f)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,368 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished

spare tyre deep cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished

spare tyre deep cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,213 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

intercooler hose split

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,137 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

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

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 30 Apr 2014 42,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s /f wiper blades splitting.

silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,968 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

s/l/d opened once then failed shut

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,245 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,747 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

wipers torn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

wipers torn

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 HKO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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