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HJ05 OUC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,722 mi
Last recorded162,722 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 162,722 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 162,722 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor beam pattern both lamps

Fail 30 Aug 2018 150,359 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

poor beam pattern both lamps

Pass 21 Mar 2017 141,128 miles

slight damage to offside edge of screen

Fail 10 Mar 2017 140,973 miles

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 Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight damage to offside edge of screen

Pass 5 Mar 2016 133,426 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 133,426 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,794 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 123,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 117,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,240 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall and small cut in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2013 113,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall and small cut in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,024 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,474 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,781 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 25,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,775 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewalls cracking inner and outer

Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,775 miles

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

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

nsr tyre sidewalls cracking inner and outer

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,479 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,478 miles

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

Nearside 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 OUC 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 54.5%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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