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CA05 HRC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,589 mi
Last recorded171,589 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 171,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

center exhaust heat shields insecure

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2019 171,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

center exhaust heat shields insecure

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2018 160,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Jan 2018 160,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2016 144,588 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 130,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,450 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 107,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,307 miles

battery light coming on and staying on

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,529 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,123 miles

Steering rack knocking but no play and smooth in operation.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack knocking but no play and smooth in operation.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

One of the two nearside front mirrors is cracked/broken

The nearside front tyre has worn away completely on the inside edge. Suggest its a tracking fault?

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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CA05 HRC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA05 HRC, 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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CA05 HRC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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