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EU55 HTJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

213,131 mi
Last recorded213,131 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 213,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Driver door card missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 213,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Driver door card missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 213,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 209,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 209,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 199,274 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 199,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 195,343 miles

rear bumber rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2018 186,909 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion External bumper rotten (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 186,908 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion External bumper rotten (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 170,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 170,187 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported bulkhead (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 158,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,241 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 120,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,446 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,822 miles

Drives door check strap loose

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

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R tyre side wall worn

Very slight lip on front discs

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 HTJ 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 60.9%.

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

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