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HJ05 GUO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

197,015 mi
Last recorded197,015 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 197,015 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers a little smeary

diesel leak off pipes perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 196,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers a little smeary

diesel leak off pipes perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 185,172 miles

Emissions not tested this test due to exhaust leak

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 185,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Emissions not tested this test due to exhaust leak

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 174,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 170,204 miles

n/s/r fog light showing white light

Fail 27 Dec 2013 170,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r fog light showing white light

Pass 21 Dec 2012 159,324 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 159,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 139,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 139,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2010 129,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 129,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 106,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 85,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,093 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre perished

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 GUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HJ05 GUO, 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 GUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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