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HT05 VAE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,257 mi
Last recorded178,257 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 178,257 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 178,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 175,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 173,135 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 173,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 168,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corroded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubber mounting strap missing but system still secure

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease slightly from clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2018 168,985 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine stabiliser mount rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corroded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubber mounting strap missing but system still secure

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease slightly from clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 164,451 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 164,451 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 160,163 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 155,151 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 May 2014 149,804 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2013 144,417 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 135,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 119,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 119,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 106,724 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 106,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 80,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,423 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 VAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HT05 VAE, 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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HT05 VAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HT05 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 VAE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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