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CV05 HCU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,571 miles

Air-bag Lamp indicating fault

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Damaged/Insceure

Collision damage evident to rear of vehicle

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear inner wheelarch liner missing

Spare wheel and tyre missing

rear Axle Replaced

Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,570 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Air-bag Lamp indicating fault

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Damaged/Insceure

Collision damage evident to rear of vehicle

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner wheelarch liner missing

Spare wheel and tyre missing

rear Axle Replaced

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,302 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,448 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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CV05 HCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV05 HCU, 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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CV05 HCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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