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HT05 XSV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,963 mi
Last recorded191,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 191,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 191,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 185,369 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer cover (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 185,246 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer cover (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 178,739 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 178,543 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015

exhaust shrowd insucure

slight play in near side front link bar

Fail 22 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust shrowd insucure

slight play in near side front link bar

Pass 28 Jul 2014 159,027 miles

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

nearside rear alloy wheel/ weld repair

Fail 24 Jul 2014 159,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear alloy wheel/ weld repair

Pass 13 Aug 2013 148,205 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust rear silencer section weakening corroding with slight blow

exhaust tailpipe and hanger point weakening corroded

n/s/r light lense cover cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2013 148,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust rear silencer section weakening corroding with slight blow

exhaust tailpipe and hanger point weakening corroded

n/s/r light lense cover cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,955 miles

front brake disc s worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 85,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc s worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 58,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,872 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 XSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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