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HG05 HEU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,102 mi
Last recorded188,102 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 188,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 186,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 179,020 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 178,930 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 173,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 165,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 159,342 miles

Front minor leak of exhaust gas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 153,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 146,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 141,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 137,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 133,892 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 105,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 84,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 May 2009 59,428 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2008 53,014 miles

bulge in sidewall (spare tyre)

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 HEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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