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HJ05 OSL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,836 mi
Last recorded207,836 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 207,836 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer side sills rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Fail 24 Mar 2021 207,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box pipe excessive blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to rubber hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer side sills rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Pass 4 Feb 2020 197,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 181,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 169,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 169,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 154,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 149,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 149,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 142,796 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 142,796 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 128,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 125,932 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 124,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,159 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread worn outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,085 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,027 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 OSL 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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