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EU55 HLA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,617 mi
Last recorded87,617 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,617 miles

both front links slightly worn nearside front tyre slightly worn slightly smoky

Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 75,492 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,664 miles

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

black smoke under heavy acceleration

both leaf spring corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 70,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 130,231 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 57,103 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

signs of fluid present around steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,919 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 46,919 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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The MOT history for EU55 HLA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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