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EU55 HTN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,613 mi
Last recorded136,613 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 136,613 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn on edge

oil leak

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,662 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2020 125,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,992 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,408 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

nearside number plate light not working

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,408 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

nearside number plate light not working

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,559 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar link balljoints

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,239 miles

both front inner cv gaiters split

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,960 miles

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2015 76,960 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,866 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

surface corrosion on front and rea brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 63,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting perished

front discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,672 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 37,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,636 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 HTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTN, 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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What year was EU55 HTN registered?

EU55 HTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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