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HT05 MHJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 160,850 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 160,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 15 Feb 2017 153,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 14 Feb 2017 153,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,735 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,894 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,648 miles

Damp Patch On Steering Rack

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,648 miles

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

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

Damp Patch On Steering Rack

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,822 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on edges

front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside rear tyre valve splitting close to excessive

offside rear tyre valve starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,115 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,929 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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HT05 MHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HT05 MHJ, 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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What year was HT05 MHJ registered?

HT05 MHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is HT05 MHJ safe to buy?

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