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HX05 JGU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,558 mi
Last recorded148,558 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 JGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,558 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 148,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 141,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 141,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,154 miles

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

parking brake meets minimum requirements

Fail 8 Mar 2023 136,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 131,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,583 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,712 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,893 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,435 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

front registration plate is cracked

power assisted steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,860 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner part of tread

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,647 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,509 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from engine and sump plug

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,980 miles

front number plate slight damege

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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HX05 JGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX05 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 JGU registered?

HX05 JGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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