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HJ55 VDM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,271 mi
Last recorded163,271 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,271 miles

rear bumper corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2018 163,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 145,100 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 134,355 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2015 134,355 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 127,388 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box deteriorating

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Aug 2013 122,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust box deteriorating

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,356 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,885 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,871 miles

front number plate slightly deteroated

Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,871 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteroated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VDM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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