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HW55 ADZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

148,922 mi
Last recorded148,922 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,922 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged,not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

coolant header tank in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged,not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

coolant header tank in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,884 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear bumper cap missing

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

Small chip to windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2020 146,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear bumper cap missing

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

Small chip to windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both lower mirrors damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 141,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both lower mirrors damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,895 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on the inner edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small nail in the nearside rear tread

Fail 13 Feb 2018 134,895 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on the inner edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Small nail in the nearside rear tread

Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bumper cap missing

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 127,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bumper cap missing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 116,937 miles

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

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,708 miles

DAMAGE TO THE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL NEAR SEATBELT MOUNT

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,513 miles

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

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

DAMAGE TO THE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL NEAR SEATBELT MOUNT

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,765 miles

MINOR CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OFSIDE REAR SIDE BUMPER MISSING

Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,686 miles

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

MINOR CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OFSIDE REAR SIDE BUMPER MISSING

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,329 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,460 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,268 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,146 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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HW55 ADZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HW55 ADZ, 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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HW55 ADZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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