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HJ55 XEG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,919 mi
Last recorded213,919 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 213,919 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 213,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 204,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 195,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 195,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 195,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 179,574 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 179,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 170,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 170,310 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 143,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 143,683 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,858 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,552 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 XEG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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