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HW05 JYA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,396 mi
Last recorded159,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 JYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 159,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

osr fog lamp lens cracked

ubcc

wheel covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 158,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

fog lamp lens cracked

ubcc

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 15 Jan 2022 158,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

fog lamp lens cracked

ubcc

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

fog lamp lens cracked

park brake and service brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

ubcc

wheel covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 156,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 156,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 154,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 154,248 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill has 2 rusted holes outer rear & centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 150,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 142,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 122,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 109,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

third/ high level brake lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,232 miles

3rd/high leval stop lamp not working

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

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

brake fluid leval low

near side wiper rubber split

off side wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2010 70,232 miles

3rd/high leval stop lamp not working

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid leval low

near side wiper rubber split

off side wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 43,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HW05 JYA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW05 JYA, 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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HW05 JYA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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