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HV05 LTE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,452 mi
Last recorded201,452 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 201,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

engine has oil residue around front and base of engine

Fail 26 Mar 2018 201,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine has oil residue around front and base of engine

Pass 10 Apr 2017 198,214 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 192,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 172,835 miles

oil leak

spare tyre u/s

Fail 29 Mar 2016 172,836 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

spare tyre u/s

Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Mar 2015 156,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2014 136,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 136,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 115,969 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r bumper corner missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,969 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r bumper corner missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads just on limit advise replacement a.s.a.p.

front number plate shows damage but secure and readable.

offside door check strap loose.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,892 miles

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,971 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,485 miles

air bag warning light on

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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HV05 LTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HV05 LTE, 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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HV05 LTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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