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HJ05 GPX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 GPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 172,909 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 172,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 172,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,496 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 162,679 miles

All 4 tyres around 2 mm

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Engine noisy

Exhaust corroded and holed

Wipers poor

underside and sills corroded and all components

Fail 13 Dec 2019 162,679 miles

All 4 tyres around 2 mm

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Engine noisy

Exhaust corroded and holed

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Wipers poor

underside and sills corroded and all components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 149,238 miles

CV joint slightly noisy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaks

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 126,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 123,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,664 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 119,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,837 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ05 GPX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HJ05 GPX, 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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HJ05 GPX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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