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HV55 OBK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,280 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

chips in screen

Fail 9 Oct 2017 116,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

chips in screen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,446 miles

both front lower swivel boots starting to deteriorate but ok for now

brake pedal rubber starting to split

pas fluid weep from rack

screen chipped

Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,405 miles

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

both front lower swivel boots starting to deteriorate but ok for now

brake pedal rubber starting to split

pas fluid weep from rack

screen chipped

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,997 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

chips in screen

slight weep of pas fluid from rack area

Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,997 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

chips in screen

slight weep of pas fluid from rack area

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

screen chipped in multiple places

Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

screen chipped in multiple places

Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,206 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,206 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,879 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,685 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 OBK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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