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HJ05 MVM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,387 mi
Last recorded192,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 192,387 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door check strap loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 192,386 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door check strap loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 183,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS pipes surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 183,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS pipes surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 160,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2018 138,275 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 138,275 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 120,572 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,420 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre on limit on inner edge & slightly out of shape

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Rear brake pipes rusty by fuel tank

rust blisters on n/s/r outer sill

steering rack oily

Fail 3 Feb 2016 108,420 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre on limit on inner edge & slightly out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

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

Rear brake pipes rusty by fuel tank

rust blisters on n/s/r outer sill

steering rack oily

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,033 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,729 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,357 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,941 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,893 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 MVM 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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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