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EU55 HKY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,243 mi
Last recorded125,243 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 125,243 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 125,243 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,171 miles

Nearside middle inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

advise rear sills are becoming corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 115,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside middle inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

advise rear sills are becoming corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,665 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,273 miles

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

Rear Both corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,869 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,064 miles

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

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

both outer sills becoming thin/corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack from n/s seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings mount weld detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,716 miles

noise from alternator clutch area when cold

Fail 28 Nov 2018 87,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

noise from alternator clutch area when cold

Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 83,171 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,798 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,180 miles

egr wires corroded/ broken

gearbox stabiliser mount worn

turbo intake air pipe split

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,857 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,857 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,334 miles

clutch worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,089 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 63,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,149 miles

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

engine oil low

o/s door checkstrap looose

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,416 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 HKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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