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EU55 HSN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front number plate poor

Fail 22 Jun 2018 111,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front number plate poor

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,310 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front reg plate damaged

n/s front ball joint dust cover damaged

sills corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,307 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front reg plate damaged

n/s front ball joint dust cover damaged

sills corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,029 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SCREEN CRACKED ACROSS THE TOP

o/s parking brake not pulling as much as it should

Fail 13 Sep 2016 100,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SCREEN CRACKED ACROSS THE TOP

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen cracked along the bottom

Fail 21 Jul 2015 93,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen cracked along the bottom

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,781 miles

brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s rear tyre has cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s rear tyre has cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,005 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front anti roll bar dust covers in poor condition

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 58,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 95,218 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 43,028 miles

brake pipes are starting to corrode

offside front wing dented

rear brakes are fluctuating under load

Fail 21 May 2009 43,028 miles

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

brake pipes are starting to corrode

front brake pads are low

offside front wing dented

rear brakes are fluctuating under load

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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 HSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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