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AM05 HGM

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,144 mi
Last recorded180,144 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 HGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 180,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 180,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 171,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 158,930 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 158,927 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 158,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 140,828 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and at wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 140,827 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and at wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,045 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened below wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,783 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 106,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,787 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Bump stop excessivly worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Bump stop excessivly worn

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,403 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AM05 HGM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 82,537 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 AM05 HGM, 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 11 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM05 HGM registered?

AM05 HGM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 October 2015.

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