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HG55 JFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,972 mi
Last recorded150,972 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 150,972 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 148,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play to n/s track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake metal brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 144,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 141,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 139,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 136,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 133,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 130,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 127,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,865 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,681 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs have corrosion on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2011 101,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010
Fail 9 Oct 2010

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 94,508 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 94,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,054 miles

Play in O/S wiper linkage

Underside covered in mud

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 90,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in O/S wiper linkage

Underside covered in mud

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG55 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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