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HJ05 MVR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,444 mi
Last recorded182,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 182,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (front to rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2021 173,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 164,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 164,050 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 153,645 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 153,645 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 146,137 miles

Slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Slight run out in nearside front brake disc.

Steering rack worn and noisy in operation.

Fail 9 May 2018 146,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Excessive deterioration (clouding) to nearside lens. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split and worn. (8.2.2)

Slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Slight run out in nearside front brake disc.

Steering rack worn and noisy in operation.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,591 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 137,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 132,866 miles

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 30 Sep 2014 115,936 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 115,928 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,747 miles

3 tyres low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 69,367 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension/steering components

front brake discs pitted

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,016 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,538 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 MVR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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