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EU55 HNF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,046 mi
Last recorded115,046 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,046 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs excessively worn down (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing some white light , orange painted bulbs flaking off (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering leaking and below minium required ( noisey and rough operation) (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working rear indicators showing rear lights (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion holes n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs excessively worn down (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering leaking and below minium required ( noisey and rough operation) (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,747 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 111,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended securing clip would not hold (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 104,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,449 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 96,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,320 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,093 miles

Rear Rubber Bracket Split But system Still Adequately Supported

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,697 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014
Fail 9 Sep 2014

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,986 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 HNF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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