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HJ55 XDY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

216,148 mi
Last recorded216,148 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 216,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 216,148 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 210,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 210,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 202,030 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 202,030 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 195,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 187,458 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 187,458 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 179,085 miles

Offside none obligatary mirror missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 179,085 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside none obligatary mirror missing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 170,213 miles

Oil leak

o/s wide angle mirror missing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 170,213 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s wide angle mirror missing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 161,723 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 161,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 161,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 137,828 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,505 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smeary.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,534 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,148 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 75,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

chip in o/s/f of windscreen

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 XDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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