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HG05 UUB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,580 mi
Last recorded188,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 UUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 188,580 miles

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 23 Jan 2019 188,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 28 Mar 2018 168,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 167,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 150,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

headlights deterioated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 136,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

headlights deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 126,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,865 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 87,569 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 87,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 73,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,136 miles

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

near side lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 20 May 2009 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 29,188 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 UUB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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