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HT54 UPG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,183 mi
Last recorded121,183 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 UPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 121,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in NSF tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2016 121,183 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in NSF tyre

Pass 19 May 2015 111,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre has cracks on outer tyre wall

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 104,116 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 93,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 93,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 80,676 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 80,676 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 72,234 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,234 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 62,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,646 miles

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

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 UPG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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