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EU55 HPL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 119,510 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,006 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 111,006 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,251 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 109,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,088 miles

no passenger front seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,797 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,947 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,506 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,411 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,074 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,195 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,730 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,342 miles

door stay loose nearside/rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,281 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 22,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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