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HG55 EEN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,202 mi
Last recorded174,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EEN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 174,202 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 174,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 174,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 157,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 141,905 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 138,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 125,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,514 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,325 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,578 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,578 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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HG55 EEN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG55 EEN, 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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HG55 EEN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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