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HT54 CZV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,422 mi
Last recorded126,422 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 CZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 126,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,345 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,854 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 110,851 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer pad friction material has broken away from metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,848 miles

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

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))

both front headlamps emitting yellow light

both front seats mounting brackets modified

Fail 31 Aug 2022 103,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

both front headlamps emitting yellow light

both front seats mounting brackets modified

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,255 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,679 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,211 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,887 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill becoming corroded

front brake pads becoming low

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,684 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 77,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,353 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,577 miles

LPG cap missing. Positive seal maintained within filler neck.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,513 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,072 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 CZV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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