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EU55 HMZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,475 mi
Last recorded166,475 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 148,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre,worn very low on outer edge.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 134,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens discoloured and showing amber. (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens discoloured,and showing amber. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens discoloured,and showing amber. (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre,worn very low on outer edge.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 128,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 113,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 98,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 98,509 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,483 miles

nearside front inner c v boot split.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front inner c v boot split.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,932 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,618 miles

1/ engine oil leak 2/coolant level low 3/power steering fluid level low screen dirty

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Jun 2009 39,618 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

1/ engine oil leak 2/coolant level low 3/power steering fluid level low screen dirty

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

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,720 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 HMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMZ, 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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What year was EU55 HMZ registered?

EU55 HMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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