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Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + rear (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
no eml light
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))
No eml light
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))
No eml light
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier upper strap broken (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lenses faded ( beam pattern just met )
Valve stem slightly damaged all Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier upper strap broken (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lenses faded ( beam pattern just met )
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
under body corroisn
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
under body corroisn
brake & suspension components corroded
oil leak
under-body corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust pipe mount (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tip and pipe (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering fluid low
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front axle one (3.5.1g)
Minor oil leak.
Offside outer sill has slight damage
Rear exhaust section corroded and has a minor blow.
damage to offside rear outer sill
tail pipe corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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ET05 HDL 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 75%.
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 ET05 HDL, 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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What year was ET05 HDL registered?
ET05 HDL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 August 2005.
Is ET05 HDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET05 HDL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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