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DS54 HCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,968 mi
Last recorded167,968 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 167,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 166,475 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 166,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low poor image head light lens very milky (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 152,342 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view s/o & n/s upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 152,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view s/o & n/s upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 127,463 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 127,334 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin flex (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,236 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear ;leaf springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 115,198 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear ;leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes affected (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

N/S/R inner sill panel corroded at rear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 109,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes affected (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

N/S/R inner sill panel corroded at rear

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes and ferrules affected (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S inner sill panel corrosion, not structual or load bearing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking but not meeting requirements for failure status at present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,844 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear corrosion in outer sill not considered to be in prescribed area

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wind screen cracked not affecting drivers view.

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,007 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,266 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 93,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,773 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,085 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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DS54 HCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DS54 HCJ, 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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DS54 HCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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