MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BOTH (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BOTH (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears next to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak from nearside front upper metal pipe that goes to radiator lower hose
Front cross member damaged
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on edges
Offside front tyre valve deteriorating
Oil leak
Radiator damaged
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
front number plate slightly damaged
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge
rad and fixing mount slightly damaged
sump slightly corroded and has a minor weep of oil
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate slightly damaged
front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated
offside centre rear heat shield loos
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge
rad and fixing mount slightly damaged
sump slightly corroded and has a minor weep of oil
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear bumper end caps insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
one of the rubber supports on the centre section of the exhaust is missing
Both rear bumper end caps insecure
one of the rubber supports on the centre section of the exhaust is missing
exhaust corroded
judder rear brakes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust corroded
judder rear brakes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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HV55 HLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HV55 HLY, 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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HV55 HLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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