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EU55 HRZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,873 mi
Last recorded197,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 197,873 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 197,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (Lenses Cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 189,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 189,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 184,840 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 184,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 177,474 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,621 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 65,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,546 miles

nsr brake nippli missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,692 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 52,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 49,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Unable To Check N/S Track Rod End Due To N/S/F Wheel Bearing.Unable To Check N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,079 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 40,674 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One washer jet working on each side

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,674 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

One washer jet working on each side

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,984 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 HRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HRZ, 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 HRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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