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HV55 URN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

185,427 mi
Last recorded185,427 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 185,427 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 185,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sides inner sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 182,756 miles

advise n/s sill damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2021 182,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise n/s sill damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2021 182,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2020 174,338 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 174,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack insecure loose at it's fixings (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 164,265 miles

advise end of the exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 164,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

advise end of the exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Nov 2017 159,200 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 159,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 147,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,970 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 134,970 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ns sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 127,059 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 112,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,782 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 90,782 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,619 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,002 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 90,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 32,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,910 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 URN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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