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HG05 HFH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,513 mi
Last recorded126,513 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,513 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 126,511 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 118,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 118,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 110,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,937 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 99,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,954 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,954 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,251 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 HFH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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