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HJ05 OTW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

236,477 mi
Last recorded236,477 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 236,477 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 236,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 219,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 219,813 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 200,801 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 200,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 167,872 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 167,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 135,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 114,465 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 76,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 76,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,758 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,568 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 OTW 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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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