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ET05 HDL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 132,854 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,661 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2022

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,351 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 120,351 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,095 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroisn

Fail 26 Sep 2020 120,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 119,864 miles

brake & suspension components corroded

oil leak

under-body corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 119,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,608 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 119,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 118,249 miles

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.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,425 miles

damage to offside rear outer sill

tail pipe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 114,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 114,933 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 103,097 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,357 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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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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