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HG05 KAJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,480 mi
Last recorded144,480 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,480 miles

number plate lights dim

Fail 4 Mar 2022 144,480 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

number plate lights dim

Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to off side same pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 130,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,600 miles

steering rack is wet with oil

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre is flat and damaged

steering rack is wet with oil

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,515 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,515 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 91,825 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 May 2014 88,253 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,905 miles

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

Offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,610 miles

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

exaust corroded

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,556 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,478 miles

screen cracked outside swept area, o/s mirror cracked, non reinforced tyre fitted to n/s/r

Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,730 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,162 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 KAJ 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 73.7%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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