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HT05 XUJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,994 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn through on one edge

Centre brake light not working

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S/F door loose

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F door check strap loose

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2013 134,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal rubber worn through on one edge

Centre brake light not working

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S/F door loose

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F door check strap loose

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 114,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 114,812 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate bulbs corroded working at time of test would STRONGLY advise replacement of bulb holders due to corrosion

damage to o/s sill

o/s rear wheel bearing becoming noisry

Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,818 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s sill

o/s rear wheel bearing becoming noisry

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,448 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

rear outer door handle missing

Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,603 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 XUJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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