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HV55 OBB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 98,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,052 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,236 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear registration plate lamps dim but illuminating reg plate

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,756 miles

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 OBB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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