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EY05 HPL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 HPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,264 miles

Both rear rigid pipes and ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Fail 26 Apr 2019 122,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Both rear rigid pipes and ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Pass 28 Apr 2018 113,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split around little clip (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by n/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

front tyres low .. front pads low

slight noise from o/s drive shaft bearing

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

spare wheel flat

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,463 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,266 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,747 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,081 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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EY05 HPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 EY05 HPL, 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 EY05 HPL registered?

EY05 HPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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