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AJ55 HCA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 144,870 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light does not work

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,980 miles

Rear revers light not working.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 141,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, rear bush have worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner shaft seal is leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear revers light not working.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,073 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 137,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 129,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/rear corroded leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 90,295 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,572 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 65,569 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

suspect incorrect tracking due to excessive front tyre wear

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,280 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear high level stop lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,346 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front [radiator] crossmember damaged

handbrake ready for readjustment-operation only starts on 6th ratchet

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

suspect incorrect tracking alignment due to excessive front tyre wear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,522 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,743 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,743 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,334 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear leaf spring front rubber missing

offside rear bumper corner missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,069 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

spare wheel flat

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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AJ55 HCA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AJ55 HCA, 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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AJ55 HCA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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