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EU55 HVZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,126 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,790 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust box corroded.

N/s/f wheel arch trim missing.

N/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/s door mirror lower lense smashed.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Nov 2014 87,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust box corroded.

Front wipers split.

N/s/f wheel arch trim missing.

N/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

O/s door mirror lower lense smashed.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,474 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,474 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,106 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 HVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HVZ, 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 HVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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