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HN55 GBV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 123,831 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 123,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or just above legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage component not identidied (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 113,612 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer quarter, near sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65T15 95T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower bumper has damage on it that could be considered a sharp edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower outer near sill, very corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage component not identified (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,353 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,972 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 96,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Emissions not tested, engine oil overfilled.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s lower mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s mirror glass cracked slight distortion

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s lower mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s mirror glass cracked slight distortion

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 12 May 2014 86,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when tested

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

Offside front lower bumper damaged but remains secure & has not exposed any sharp edges at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 86,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when tested

Offside front lower bumper damaged but remains secure & has not exposed any sharp edges at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 86,147 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when tested

Offside front lower bumper damaged but remains secure & has not exposed any sharp edges at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 63,720 miles

Auxillary drive belt is contaminated with oil.

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level on the minimum.

Exhaust mounting rubber is missing off the center section

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

Light misting of oil on the near side of the steering rack.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level just below the minimum mark

The near side inner cv joint gaitor is split.

The off side rear bumper end cap is missing.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,720 miles

Auxillary drive belt is contaminated with oil.

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Coolant level on the minimum.

Exhaust mounting rubber is missing off the center section

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

Light misting of oil on the near side of the steering rack.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level just below the minimum mark

The near side inner cv joint gaitor is split.

The off side rear bumper end cap is missing.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,647 miles

Auxillary belt is frayed

Auxillary drive belt is contaminated with oil.

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs are starting to corrode.

off side rear corner bumper missing.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,647 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Auxillary belt is frayed

Auxillary drive belt is contaminated with oil.

Both front wiper blade are split.

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

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs are starting to corrode.

The near side front tyre is cracked on inner edge.

off side rear corner bumper missing.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,557 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 GBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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