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EU55 HVY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

238,480 mi
Last recorded238,480 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 238,480 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 238,478 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COMPLETE INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 234,236 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 234,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

Pass 9 May 2024 230,143 miles

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 8 May 2024 230,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap can not be opened. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 3 May 2023 228,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 2 May 2023 228,159 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipes burst (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes above tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system engine bay (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 9 May 2022 225,102 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 225,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp cover cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 220,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 220,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rotted and Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery loose

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread low

Pass 13 May 2020 213,515 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 213,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 207,464 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 207,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 204,414 miles

surface corrosion to rear sections of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2018 204,413 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to rear sections of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2017 198,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery clamp not fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 194,805 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2015 188,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,546 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,794 miles

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

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

advise nsr tyre lightly staggered and wearing on inner edge

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and are slightly lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,164 miles

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low

advise osf tyre bald on inner edge

advise slight distortion on nsr tyre

advise slight play in steering

advise spare tyre worn low

Fail 8 Jul 2011 53,164 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise coolant level low

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low

advise osf tyre bald on inner edge

advise slight distortion on nsr tyre

advise slight play in steering

advise spare tyre worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,022 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,262 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front tyre on hust above 1.6mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside rear anti roll bar link balljoint slight play ???

offside rear suspension shock absorber started to leak out ???

Fail 18 Jul 2008 25,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,626 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 HVY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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