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EU55 HVE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 164,691 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 164,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,364 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 156,229 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 149,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,414 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 136,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 127,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on offside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 127,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose marked (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage panel missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rears (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve bent not letting out air

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to primary marker on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

anti slip brake pedal prevision starting to wear smooth

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,408 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,455 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,068 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,401 miles

rear brakes slight judder

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,889 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 18,889 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r road wheel damaged

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 HVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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