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HJ55 WBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,691 mi
Last recorded156,691 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 156,691 miles

Brake performance not tested due to steel pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to front union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 147,793 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 130,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,942 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,942 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,098 miles

center exaust box outer skin rusty and hanging off

oil leak engin

Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center exaust box outer skin rusty and hanging off

oil leak engin

Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,455 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,987 miles

silencer poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

silencer poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,632 miles

front pasd low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,102 miles

damage to rear bumper

dampness on steering rack

front brake pads getting low

small chips in front screen

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,421 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 34,413 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,203 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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HJ55 WBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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