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HJ55 UYB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,160 mi
Last recorded196,160 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 196,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised outer treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 177,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from offside gearbox seal

Fail 8 Sep 2014 177,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from offside gearbox seal

Pass 14 Aug 2013 154,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 139,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 138,969 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 126,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,177 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 109,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,842 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,008 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tread on spare low

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,008 miles

tread on spare low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 76,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UYB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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