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HN55 CGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,322 mi
Last recorded113,322 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 CGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 109,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 107,078 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 107,076 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,033 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,913 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 95,911 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 93,207 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 93,207 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,202 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint adrift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,680 miles

both rear tyres inner edges slight wear

Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres inner edges slight wear

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,712 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,981 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,060 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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HN55 CGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HN55 CGE, 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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HN55 CGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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