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HD55 BGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,491 mi
Last recorded180,491 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 BGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 180,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all cv boots perishing

both headlamp lenses fading

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre just legal

oil leaks

rear door handle broken

Fail 16 Feb 2017 180,490 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all cv boots perishing

both headlamp lenses fading

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre just legal

oil leaks

rear door handle broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 174,742 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 174,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 165,402 miles

front brake discs rusty and worn

offside front tyre low on tread

oil leaks

rear brake judder

rear door handle missing

rear shockers leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 154,348 miles

exhaust deteiorating

Fail 24 Jul 2013 152,286 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to deterioate

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 152,286 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to deterioate

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 137,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 113,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,165 miles

brake fluid contaminated

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,668 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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HD55 BGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD55 BGE, 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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HD55 BGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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