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HV55 NZS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,729 mi
Last recorded217,729 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 NZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 217,729 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 217,729 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 212,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 207,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 200,506 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 195,452 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 195,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 184,773 miles

Nearside Front gear box oil leak

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,447 miles

battery warning light on dash

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated and starting to effect beam image output

o/s and n/s lower mirrors damaged, but upper mirrors fitted

o/s of steering rack has movement

steering rack wet, but no leak found

Fail 5 Nov 2015 173,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

battery warning light on dash

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated and starting to effect beam image output

o/s and n/s lower mirrors damaged, but upper mirrors fitted

o/s of steering rack has movement

steering rack wet, but no leak found

Pass 4 Nov 2014 166,984 miles

battery warning light on

n/s front tyre tread worn

o/s and n/s lower mirror glass damaged and broken, but has upper mirrors fitted

o/s front tyre tread worn and bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 166,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

battery warning light on

n/s front tyre tread worn

o/s and n/s lower mirror glass damaged and broken, but has upper mirrors fitted

o/s front tyre tread worn and bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 160,269 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery light on dash

coolant level low

front support bar slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 160,129 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery light on dash

coolant level low

front support bar slightly corroded

rear loading doors can not be opend

Pass 31 Oct 2012 155,493 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery light on

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside rear tyre slightly perrished and worn close to limit

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer and is corroded

spare tyre damaged to cords

Fail 31 Oct 2012 155,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery light on

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside rear tyre slightly perrished and worn close to limit

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer and is corroded

spare tyre damaged to cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,992 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Oct 2010 136,893 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,333 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 124,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 124,291 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 124,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,598 miles

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

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 NZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV55 NZS, 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 NZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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