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HV55 USS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,984 mi
Last recorded133,984 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 USS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,984 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2024 133,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2022 96,032 miles

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

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

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside front. ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 81,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - as chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - as chalked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside front. ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,822 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 51,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,692 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,873 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 USS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 USS, 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 USS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is HV55 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 USS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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