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HT54 URE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,289 mi
Last recorded146,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 146,289 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 146,289 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,403 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,246 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak on system (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak on system (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 123,826 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,133 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r outer sill corroded and weak.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 120,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r outer sill corroded and weak.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,349 miles

both sills various dents

offside front wheel rim slight damage

offside rear bumper cap missing

rearmost brake pipes corroding

spare wheel missing out of carrier

Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sills various dents

high level stop lamp not working

offside front wheel rim slight damage

offside rear bumper cap missing

rearmost brake pipes corroding

spare wheel missing out of carrier

Pass 10 May 2012 97,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2012 97,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2011 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2011 89,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 82,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 59,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 40,763 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 40,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 26,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 26,124 miles

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

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

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

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 URE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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