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AD54 HMH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,747 mi
Last recorded175,747 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HMH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 175,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, OSF excessive ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sills have some corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 175,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Steering arm gaitor insecure/damaged (2.2.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, OSF excessive ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sills have some corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 174,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint advise (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill,advise (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit and has cracks in tread,advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component advise (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to limit,has cracks in tread and inner wall,advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked,advise

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates,advise (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 174,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint advise (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill,advise (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit and has cracks in tread,advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component advise (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to limit,has cracks in tread and inner wall,advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked,advise

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates,advise (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 172,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has age related cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear light lens are cracked

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

Fail 8 Feb 2017 172,250 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear offside front nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has age related cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear light lens are cracked

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

Pass 13 Feb 2016 170,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Handbrake lever pivot is slightly worn

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 170,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Handbrake lever pivot is slightly worn

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 167,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes cleaned and greased

Fail 7 Feb 2015 167,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 164,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre & all rear brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 1 Feb 2014 164,502 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre & all rear brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 156,081 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 156,080 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 132,498 miles

inbalance rear brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2012 132,498 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

inbalance rear brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 115,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2010
Fail 28 Jan 2010

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2009
Fail 31 Jan 2009

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,693 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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AD54 HMH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AD54 HMH, 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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AD54 HMH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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