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HT54 DBO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 DBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 77,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 77,841 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,346 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inside rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inside steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2023 66,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inside steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2022 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stonechips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 65,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stonechips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,210 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inside rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leaks from engine

small stone chips in screen

Fail 26 Mar 2021 63,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inside rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leaks from engine

small stone chips in screen

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,075 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack arm inside rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leaks from engine

stone chip near centre of screen

Fail 2 Apr 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack arm inside rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leaks from engine

stone chip near centre of screen

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,585 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated track rod arm has slight movement (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack seal on os weeping (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti freeze header tank overfilled no room to breathe

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 55,585 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated track rod arm has slight movement (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack seal on os weeping (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti freeze header tank overfilled no room to breathe

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

slight oil leaks from gearbox

Fail 24 Mar 2017 52,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

slight oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F Steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot check rear brake linings

Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F Steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot check rear brake linings

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,390 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light misting of oil on steering rack.

screen damaged, not impairing drivers view.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 47,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light misting of oil on steering rack.

screen damaged, not impairing drivers view.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leaks from engine

Fail 14 Mar 2012 34,162 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,162 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,060 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,965 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 22,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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