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HG55 ULJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 130,909 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside rear saddle/D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At nearside & offside front outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 130,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper end cap missing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced At centre of sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside rear saddle/D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At nearside & offside front outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 112,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,048 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet not opening under bonnet not checked

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet not opening under bonnet not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,988 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,257 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,837 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 46,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,949 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 20,949 miles

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

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 ULJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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