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EU55 HRA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,841 mi
Last recorded95,841 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,841 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 89,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,213 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded and pitted

Central Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both Rear leaf springs corroded and pitted

Central Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,538 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 80,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,747 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,494 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

reverse light(s) not working

Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low and no lock (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside Sills (5.2.6)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,935 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking both near and offside rack ends (2.3.3b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Near and Offside abs wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside Sills (5.2.6)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,166 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE rear bush (2.4.G.2)

NEAR AND OFFSIDE wipers deteriorated but not materiality affecting view of the road

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear possible wheel bearing, very slight noise but not rough when rotated

Oil leak sump seal ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper corroded (temporary tape repaired)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,253 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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)

exhaust rusted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,719 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 HRA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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