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HJ05 OTN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,066 mi
Last recorded195,066 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 195,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear bumper cap/corner missing

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2021 195,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear bumper cap/corner missing

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 185,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

Fail 10 Jan 2020 185,996 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

number plate lamps dim

offside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 23 Jan 2019 174,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Fail 17 Jan 2019 174,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 163,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 162,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 152,129 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 152,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,407 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 125,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 119,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,672 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Power Steering fluid low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare Wheel missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,048 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,067 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,067 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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