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EU55 HTP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,599 mi
Last recorded158,599 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 158,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 142,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 126,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 112,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,992 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,431 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 79,431 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,714 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,124 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,533 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,533 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,023 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HTP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU55 HTP registered?

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

Is EU55 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 HTP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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