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HG05 VVF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,412 mi
Last recorded80,412 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,412 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 80,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumper blade rusted

rear bumper blade rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,391 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 79,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,846 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,725 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 71,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,281 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 52,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,868 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 41,868 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,781 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 VVF 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 72%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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