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HJ05 SYT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 112,107 miles

Slight play ? Offside front drop link

Slight wear front suspension arms ? Rear bushes

Pass 16 May 2017 107,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both rear tyres small cracks in tread

both sill areas corroded

front wipers poor

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 8 May 2017 107,408 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both rear tyres small cracks in tread

both sill areas corroded

front wipers poor

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2016 104,680 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in boot (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres small cracks in tread

both sills corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 104,680 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in boot (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres small cracks in tread

both sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 100,159 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 100,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,251 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,251 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 85,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2012 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 81,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,143 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 SYT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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