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FL05 HWU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 186,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 186,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill, inner sill corroded and holed in centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 181,296 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 181,291 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 176,383 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 169,392 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

Fail 17 Aug 2022 169,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn low

Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,328 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 153,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,216 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 145,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 136,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 136,689 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 129,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 118,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 102,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,054 miles

nsf osf osr tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,401 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bottom gear box mount poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,462 miles

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

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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FL05 HWU 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 67.9%.

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 FL05 HWU, 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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FL05 HWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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