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HG05 OVB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,306 mi
Last recorded188,306 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 188,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 182,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has scrubbing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front dive shaft inner boot Severely deteriorated

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

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s

Fail 1 Oct 2018 182,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has scrubbing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front dive shaft inner boot Severely deteriorated

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

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s

Pass 27 Sep 2017 175,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 168,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 161,743 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 161,705 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 155,015 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 154,998 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 Sep 2012 123,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 109,892 miles

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

a large certificate stuck to windscreen but it is out side the swept area

Fail 1 Oct 2011 109,892 miles

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

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

a large certificate stuck to windscreen but it is out side the swept area

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,744 miles

offside front tyre damaged side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,625 miles

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OVB 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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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