MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
d/s front tyre wearing on inner edge .
p/s and d/s rear tyre s wearing on inner and outer shoulders .
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
d/s front tyre wearing on inner edge .
p/s and d/s rear tyre s wearing on inner and outer shoulders .
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear bumper end caps missing
damage to n/s/r quarter panel
front number plate cracked
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear bumper end caps missing
damage to n/s/r quarter panel
front number plate cracked
Centre Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG05 FVP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HG05 FVP, 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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What year was HG05 FVP registered?
HG05 FVP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 April 2005.
Is HG05 FVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG05 FVP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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