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HJ55 MXF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,492 mi
Last recorded164,492 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 MXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 164,492 miles

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

Offside Outer sill has weld repairs

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,149 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 157,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 149,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

head light adjuster set to zero

Fail 11 Aug 2017 149,057 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

head light adjuster set to zero

Pass 19 Jul 2016 144,545 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 144,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,769 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 133,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,123 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 92,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,881 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 84,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,480 miles

FRONT and REAR number plates have no BSAU number on

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,480 miles

FRONT and REAR number plates have no BSAU number on

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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HJ55 MXF 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 65%.

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 HJ55 MXF, 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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HJ55 MXF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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