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HV55 URU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 140,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 135,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 133,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 131,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 127,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,702 miles

centre section exhaust box corrored

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,213 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,743 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 URU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 URU, 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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What year was HV55 URU registered?

HV55 URU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HV55 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 URU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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