MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and 0mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
o/s/f & both rear tyres worn on edges
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
slight damage on front number plate
damage on front number plate
front tyres wearing low
surface corrosion on front discs
o/s front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.
rear brakes binding slightly
various chips in windscreen
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.
rear brakes binding slightly
various chips in windscreen
front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EU55 HWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 HWD, 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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What year was EU55 HWD registered?
EU55 HWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.
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