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AP05 HLM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,311 mi
Last recorded128,311 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 128,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 128,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 125,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,569 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2023 121,560 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 117,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,045 miles

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 112,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,313 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 102,722 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,784 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,261 miles

N/S lower mirror broken.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AP05 HLM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP05 HLM, 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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AP05 HLM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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