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HV55 HLY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,423 mi
Last recorded221,423 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 221,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 207,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 203,565 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2022 203,565 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 195,180 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 195,180 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 188,222 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 188,222 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 182,706 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 177,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears next to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 171,688 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 164,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 164,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 125,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 125,615 miles

Both rear bumper end caps insecure

one of the rubber supports on the centre section of the exhaust is missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,518 miles

exhaust corroded

judder rear brakes

Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 56,038 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,132 miles

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?

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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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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