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HG55 VCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,924 mi
Last recorded150,924 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 150,924 miles

battery light on

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 21 Dec 2021 150,902 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,555 miles

both headlight image on limit

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,749 miles

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

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

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

small hole in o/s rear outer sill

Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,666 miles

All underside brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 130,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All underside brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,029 miles

Oil leak from filter housing area ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 124,029 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak from filter housing area ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,300 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,930 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

osr tyre perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

osr tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,841 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,841 miles

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

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 9 Nov 2012 93,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,796 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,253 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 VCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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