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HJ05 GVE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,074 mi
Last recorded115,074 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,074 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,510 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) severe engine oil leaks 3) o/s rear tyre badly perished 4) n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,510 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) severe engine oil leaks 3) o/s rear tyre badly perished 4) n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre outer sidewall cut[kerb damage]***195/65T15***

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,542 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 35,232 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,129 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,129 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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HJ05 GVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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