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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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
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
exhaust corroded
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
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s /f wiper blades splitting.
silencer outer casing corroded.
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads low
front number plate cracked
hi-level stop lamp inoperative
wipers torn
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
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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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