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EU55 HLK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 101,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,999 miles

both sills covered in under seal

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,208 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

COOLANT LOW

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,820 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

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 HLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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