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HK05 VHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,763 mi
Last recorded108,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s-o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 102,627 miles

windscreen cracked in o/s/f corner outside of swept area

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front anti-roll bar link arms and D bushes worn

windscreen cracked in right hand corner

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,730 miles

windscreen has crack in o/s lower corner

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,788 miles

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

windscreen cracked on drivers side outside of swept area

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,766 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)

Spare tyre tread low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,583 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Spare tyre tread low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,037 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,658 miles

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

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 VHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK05 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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