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HJ55 UWY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,155 mi
Last recorded176,155 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 176,155 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 163,772 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 163,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 146,492 miles

Near side front headlamp image poor

Slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Sep 2015 146,492 miles

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

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

Near side front headlamp image poor

Slight play in steering system

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,045 miles

gearbox/drive shaft noise

Fail 15 Sep 2014 130,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

gearbox/drive shaft noise

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,425 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,421 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,998 miles

Oil leak

exhaust center section has slight deterioration

Fail 26 Oct 2012 104,998 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust center section has slight deterioration

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,060 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,114 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,114 miles

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

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

nsf mirror damaged but ok at timeof test

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,110 miles

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

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 UWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ55 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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