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HK05 JXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 JXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 147,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.55 - limit 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear towards ends (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 145,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside - Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Nearside - Offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside recommend replacing soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside - Offside (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 21 Jun 2024 145,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside - Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside - Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Nearside - Offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside recommend replacing soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside - Offside (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Jun 2023 144,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 136,756 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 136,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 128,616 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 128,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 118,173 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,053 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 109,053 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,610 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,378 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge of tread, change now.

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

Crack nearside of windscreen but not in drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT CHANGE NOW. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,378 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge of tread, change now.

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Crack nearside of windscreen but not in drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT CHANGE NOW. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,124 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 84,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 80,432 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 21 May 2015 80,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,174 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 28 May 2013 69,593 miles

screen chipped

Fail 28 May 2013 69,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screen chipped

Pass 31 May 2012 60,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,415 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 41,552 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 32,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2008 23,584 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 23,584 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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HK05 JXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HK05 JXR, 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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HK05 JXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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