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HJ05 OSR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,024 mi
Last recorded188,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 188,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 188,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 185,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 175,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,418 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 162,418 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 147,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 147,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 137,309 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 137,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 131,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,081 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 121,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaut front pipe rubber mount missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,542 miles

Coolant level low

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly perrished in tread area

Fail 16 Nov 2010 104,542 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly perrished in tread area

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 85,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

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 OSR 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 55%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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