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HG55 EKP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,084 mi
Last recorded139,084 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 139,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nsf fog light inop

rear bumper rotten

Fail 7 Oct 2021 139,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nsf fog light inop

rear bumper rotten

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper arm is worn

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs are corroded

power steering reservoir is on minimum

Fail 7 Oct 2020 105,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper arm is worn

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs are corroded

power steering reservoir is on minimum

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,563 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 84,563 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,390 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s screen damaged

power steering noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,014 miles

Oil leak ()

screen damaged n/s

Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,876 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

screen damaged n/s

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,879 miles

CRACK TO NS WINDSCREEN

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES TREAD

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,960 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

oil around o/s inner cv boot

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar links worn

oil around o/s inner cv boot

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,185 miles

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,181 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,280 miles

exhaust corroded and repaired with sealer

n/s sill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,189 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 2 Feb 2012 40,189 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,577 miles

damage to offside and nearside doors, and nearside sill

damage to offside door mirror

front tyre are wearing heavily on inner edges

heavey corrosion on rear leaf springs

Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,577 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake look low

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

damage to offside and nearside doors, and nearside sill

damage to offside door mirror

front tyre are wearing heavily on inner edges

heavey corrosion on rear leaf springs

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,554 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NS VEHICLE

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTY

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,383 miles

accident damage to rear bumper

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 EKP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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