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HD05 APO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,986 mi
Last recorded168,986 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 APO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 168,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 159,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 159,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 159,659 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 159,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 155,595 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Dec 2016 155,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,279 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

spare wheel and tyre missing.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 149,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

spare wheel and tyre missing.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 136,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 136,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 120,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,928 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,751 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2010 77,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,575 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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HD05 APO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HD05 APO, 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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HD05 APO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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