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HJ55 XVZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 135,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 135,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 118,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Broken off axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 110,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,831 miles

N S / OUTERSILLS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

O/S/ OUTERSILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,140 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,719 miles

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

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

battery slight loose

wiper worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,319 miles

WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,922 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,926 miles

O/S/R/ LEAF SPRING PIN/ BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,922 miles

Front Direction indicators not working BOTH (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators not working BOTH (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSION NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

O/S/R/ LEAF SPRING PIN/ BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,607 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,952 miles

Battery warning light on

Front brake disc's pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 80,952 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery warning light on

Front brake disc's pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,788 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,099 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 XVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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