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FE55 HNK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 HNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 124,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Leaf spring main leaf fractured both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal antislip worn

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

both rear leaf springs corroded

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Fail 6 Sep 2022 123,573 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

both rear leaf springs corroded

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

both rear leaf springs corroded

clutch pedal antislip worn

Fail 7 Sep 2021 121,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

both rear leaf springs corroded

clutch pedal antislip worn

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,324 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 118,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres not reinforced

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,669 miles

All tyre/s worn 3-4mm - 195/65/15

Body corrosion - inner/outer sills corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,461 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,871 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,467 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,864 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,546 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,814 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FE55 HNK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE55 HNK, 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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FE55 HNK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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