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HJ05 OPR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,289 mi
Last recorded176,289 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 176,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 176,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 174,961 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 170,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 170,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 166,555 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 166,555 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,874 miles

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Feb 2016 159,755 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 159,755 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 157,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 152,452 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 152,452 miles

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 138,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

spare wheel not fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2011 124,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,754 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,973 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 OPR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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