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HT54 CYV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

163,209 mi
Last recorded163,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 CYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 163,205 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 163,112 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside inner and outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 163,112 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside inner and outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 162,470 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 162,470 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 161,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 161,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,062 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 140,055 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,970 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 122,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,078 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 119,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 118,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,748 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,766 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear lamp damaged

radiator insecure due to lower support bracket damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,029 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

radiator insecure due to lower support bracket damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 36,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,171 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,820 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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HT54 CYV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HT54 CYV, 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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HT54 CYV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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