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HG05 GYS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,964 mi
Last recorded168,964 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 168,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 166,950 miles

brake disc worn

hand brake has little reserve travel

headlights misty

sills damaged and corroded not excessive

windscreen damaged at the bottom not in drivers view

Pass 31 Jul 2017 160,068 miles

n/s cv gaiter deterioated

n/s drop link has play on limit

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s drop ball joint dust cover damaged preventing ingress of dirt

o/s/r has damage

Fail 31 Jul 2017 160,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

n/s cv gaiter deterioated

n/s drop link has play on limit

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s drop ball joint dust cover damaged preventing ingress of dirt

o/s/r has damage

Pass 2 Aug 2016 158,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

body damaged o/s/r

n/s/f droplink has slight play and both front antiroll bar bushes have very slight movement

n/s/f tyre on limit

sills have surface rust and light damage

Fail 2 Aug 2016 158,649 miles

body damaged o/s/r

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f droplink has slight play and both front antiroll bar bushes have very slight movement

n/s/f tyre on limit

sills have surface rust and light damage

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,106 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 151,128 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to offside and nearside outer sills

front brake discs some wear

nearside rear bumper corner missing

offside front antiroll bar link worn and boot split

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Jul 2014 151,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to offside and nearside outer sills

front brake discs some wear

nearside rear bumper corner missing

offside front antiroll bar link worn and boot split

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jun 2013 143,183 miles

chip and crack in screen

damage to both sills

o/s/r tyre only just legal

repair to n/s/r anti-roll bar lower mounting to axle BORDERLINE

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,223 miles

crack and chip in screen BORDERLINE

o/s/r and n/s/f sill

wear o/s/f tyre on inner edge

wear o/s/r tyre and tyre wall

Fail 16 Apr 2012 137,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack and chip in screen BORDERLINE

o/s/r and n/s/f sill

wear o/s/f tyre on inner edge

wear o/s/r tyre and tyre wall

Fail 14 Apr 2011 125,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on front brake disc's

damage to o/s/r sill

headlamp aims

n/s/f sill

o/s/r tyre wall

oil leak on engine

screen cracked o/s borderline

uneven wearon all tyres rears 1.6mm just legal

Pass 14 Apr 2011 125,515 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

damage to o/s/r sill

headlamp aims

n/s/f sill

o/s/r tyre wall

oil leak on engine

screen cracked o/s borderline

uneven wearon all tyres rears 1.6mm just legal

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,490 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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HG05 GYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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