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HG05 FVB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,830 mi
Last recorded145,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 145,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 142,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2020 142,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2019 137,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge of rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil around steering rack but no obvious leak from rack

Fail 10 Jan 2019 137,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

195/65 R15 95T

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge of rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil around steering rack but no obvious leak from rack

Pass 9 Jan 2018 129,351 miles

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

steering rack has some oil leakage from ends of rack

Fail 8 Jan 2018 129,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

steering rack has some oil leakage from ends of rack

Pass 18 Jan 2017 120,882 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 120,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs and pads worn

tyre size 195/65/154c

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,547 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,568 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 85,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,996 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rust forming on exhaut system

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,156 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,156 miles

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

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

near side front driveshaft worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 26,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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HG05 FVB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HG05 FVB, 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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HG05 FVB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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