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EU55 HSY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 113,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb holder required (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

oil sump corroded and pourous

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,273 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,271 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 53,486 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 47,684 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 36,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,639 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 HSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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