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HJ05 VFS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,384 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 87,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 81,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector/Leak Off Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,094 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some componets.

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

Rear leaf springs corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (195/65R15 95T) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some componets.

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

Rear leaf springs corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (195/65R15 95T) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 64,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

trim under front valance hanging down

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,806 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,806 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,213 miles

power steering fluid low

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,186 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 44,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,695 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,954 miles

spare wheel tyre on legal limmit

Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

spare wheel tyre on legal limmit

Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,001 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,763 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 VFS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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