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HJ55 XGD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,689 mi
Last recorded131,689 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 131,689 miles

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

battery light illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,933 miles

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

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

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

battery slightly insecure

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

offside rear indicator bulb colour faded

roof ladder secured by two elacticated hooked cords

underbody heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2014 118,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

battery slightly insecure

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

offside rear indicator bulb colour faded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner tread area

roof ladder secured by two elacticated hooked cords

Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,734 miles

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

both bottom ball joint gaiters in very poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,734 miles

both bottom ball joint gaiters in very poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,986 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 64,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,319 miles

front brake pads worn

front pads low

off side front tyre worn inner egde

Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,129 miles

Nearside front tyre has a srew/nail in tread face (tyre still inflated)

Parking brake level has high travel

Fail 8 Nov 2008 33,129 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has a srew/nail in tread face (tyre still inflated)

Parking brake level has high travel

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 XGD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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