CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU55 HWH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,031 mi
Last recorded161,031 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 161,031 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear rear brakes noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2022 160,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2021 148,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 148,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 141,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 129,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,448 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 59,448 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,428 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU55 HWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU55 HWH?

You can check the full history of EU55 HWH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU55 HWH registered?

EU55 HWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is EU55 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 HWH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU55 HWH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU55 HWH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.