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HG55 EDV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,055 mi
Last recorded150,055 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 150,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe rusty at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor and lights dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component oil on steering rack ,possibly from engine (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers loose and poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

noise belt end of the engine

noise turning o/s/f wheel

play in drive shafts

power steering noisy

Fail 7 Feb 2023 150,054 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe rusty at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor and lights dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component oil on steering rack ,possibly from engine (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers loose and poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

no water in engine on arrival

noise belt end of the engine

noise turning o/s/f wheel

play in drive shafts

power steering noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2021 142,617 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in very poor condition and blowing in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil on the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front lower swivel boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

noise o/s of engine when running

Fail 25 Oct 2021 142,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in very poor condition and blowing in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil on the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front lower swivel boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

noise o/s of engine when running

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,704 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly foggy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 1 Oct 2019 126,698 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly foggy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 3 Oct 2018 116,918 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 116,908 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,553 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,229 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement box mount (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,780 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,768 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,479 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,592 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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HG55 EDV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG55 EDV, 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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HG55 EDV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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