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HT54 URC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

158,478 mi
Last recorded158,478 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 158,478 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 158,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 150,016 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 150,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,691 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 2 Jun 2017 139,689 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 May 2016 126,075 miles

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

NSR lamp damaged

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

play in steering inner joints

Fail 31 May 2016 126,075 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NSR lamp damaged

play in steering inner joints

Pass 16 May 2015 110,113 miles

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

Engine stabilizer mount worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 110,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine stabilizer mount worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 95,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 82,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 82,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 70,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust center and rear section has slight deterioration

offside front tyre inner edge wear

offside rear tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Fail 4 May 2012 70,562 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust center and rear section has slight deterioration

offside front tyre inner edge wear

offside rear tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Pass 24 May 2011 60,901 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 60,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 51,678 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKE READINGS OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 25 May 2010 51,678 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSF TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKE READINGS OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,168 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 32,405 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 URC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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