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HG05 HFF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,180 mi
Last recorded113,180 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,780 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,778 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,171 miles

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limit

front and rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,171 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limit

front and rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,570 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,039 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 63,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,004 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut in it.

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges and is close to the legal limit

power steering oil level low

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,004 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut in it.

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges and is close to the legal limit

power steering oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 37,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,447 miles

O/S/R tyre has various bits of metal embedded in the tread

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 33,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R tyre has various bits of metal embedded in the tread

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,026 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2008 31,026 miles

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

N/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brakes noisy

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 HFF 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 52.6%.

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

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