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EU55 HLD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,749 mi
Last recorded128,749 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 HLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall is badly cut , no cords showing , require replacing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps are deteriorated

engine oil leak

heat sheilds are loose

no rear antiroll bar is fitted

windscreen washer jets are poor

Fail 30 Jun 2016 128,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall is badly cut , no cords showing , require replacing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps are deteriorated

engine oil leak

heat sheilds are loose

no rear antiroll bar is fitted

windscreen washer jets are poor

Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,504 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 108,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wing impact damage

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,079 miles

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

o/s/f wing impact damage

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 94,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 120,361 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 120,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,810 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,810 miles

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

off side rear lamp cluster cracked

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 HLD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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