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HT05 XSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,810 mi
Last recorded199,810 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 199,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 189,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 184,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills body and chassis

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2021 182,845 miles

Breake&clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 182,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Breake&clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 179,425 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum *** dipstick tube is insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas tread at 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner & outer side wall , more on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Note ; Brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; High level stop lamp not working

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas tread at 2.2 mm , cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at cooler & filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked / damaged at lower area centre & nearside , crack may expand (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 171,692 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes & Parking brakes , see printout

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear at hose

Note ; Brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn , recommend replace

Visibility ; Windscreen cracked at Nearside , note crack may expand

Fail 20 Aug 2018 171,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut at seat base (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes & Parking brakes , see printout

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear at hose

Note ; Brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn , recommend replace

Visibility ; Windscreen cracked at Nearside , note crack may expand

Pass 24 Aug 2017 162,359 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 19 %

Brakes ; Pedal anti-slip rubber worn / split

Brakes ; Pipe corroded , front to rear by fuel tank & by hose , o/s/r

Corrosion ; Area at n/s/r sill , not considered an issue

Seatbelts ; Belt sticky to withdraw , n/s/r

Tyres ; Tread , areas at 1.6 mm , secondary tread bald on edges & large nail in tread , recommend replace

Various areas covered , restricting views

Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,979 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipe corroded above fuel tank

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; oil around filter area , possible leak

Note ; turbo intercooler hose split

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 25 Aug 2016 157,979 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipe corroded above fuel tank

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

Note ; oil around filter area , possible leak

Note ; turbo intercooler hose split

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

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,498 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre, no cords showing at time of test

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 147,498 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre, no cords showing at time of test

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 137,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 111,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,730 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,182 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 XSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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