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EU55 HLG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 152,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 152,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,348 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 150,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 146,194 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 146,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 135,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 114,336 miles

n/s/f cv boot splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,630 miles

O/S/F DROP LINK BOOT SPLITTING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,889 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,275 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT BADON EDGES

TRACKING

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,532 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON N/S/F INNER CV BOOT

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,988 miles

SLIGHT MARK ON SCREEN

SMALL CUT ON O/S/R TYRE OUTTER WALL

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,996 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 HLG 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 HLG, 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 HLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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