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EU55 HUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

226,163 mi
Last recorded226,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 226,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

corrosion along both outer sills

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded - above fuel tank - poor viability

heavy corrosion to rear bumper

nearside parking brake effort lazy

offside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2017 226,099 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

corrosion along both outer sills

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded - above fuel tank - poor viability

heavy corrosion to rear bumper

nearside parking brake effort lazy

offside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 212,744 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 212,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 186,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 186,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 159,095 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 159,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,934 miles

Centre Exhaust Rubber Mount Missing Nearside

Fail 26 Nov 2012 131,934 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust Rubber Mount Missing Nearside

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,935 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 36,742 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,360 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2008 27,360 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

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 HUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HUV, 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 HUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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