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HJ55 XEB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

158,422 mi
Last recorded158,422 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 158,422 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 158,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 157,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 157,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 144,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 134,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,563 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT TO REAR OUTER DOOR SILLS

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 10 Jul 2017 121,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT CLIPS AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

GENERAL CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT TO REAR OUTER DOOR SILLS

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,491 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 108,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,103 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 103,097 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,995 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,685 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,260 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,101 miles

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

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 XEB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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