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HK55 AFA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,941 mi
Last recorded191,941 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 AFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 191,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 186,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 184,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 170,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 170,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 166,126 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin no clear visual on brake pads check both sides at next service (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 161,732 miles

Central Front Oil leak from forward centre of engine

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked with rusty marks from fixing screws (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources reg plate light in/op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 156,392 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.37 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.12 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides pale (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 156,392 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.37 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.12 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 151,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged dent in rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 147,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 147,362 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,270 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting has excessive play

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,270 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Lower Gearbox mounting has excessive play

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,165 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,795 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,108 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 82,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,036 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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HK55 AFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HK55 AFA, 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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HK55 AFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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