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HX05 VTP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,731 mi
Last recorded131,731 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 131,731 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,130 miles

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,654 miles

BATTERY CHARGE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

REAR ABS WIRING INSECURE

REAR BUMPER CORRODED/HOLED

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SPARE TYRE FLAT AND LOOSE

WHEEL TRIMS CHAFING VALVES

Fail 29 Dec 2023 115,607 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER ARM EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT/WORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

BATTERY CHARGE LIGHT ON

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

REAR ABS WIRING INSECURE

REAR BUMPER CORRODED/HOLED

SPARE TYRE FLAT AND LOOSE

WHEEL TRIMS CHAFING VALVES

Pass 2 Jan 2023 113,384 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

o/s mirror secured with tape

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear bumper corroded and holed

Fail 28 Dec 2022 113,342 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

o/s mirror secured with tape

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear bumper corroded and holed

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,414 miles

o/s.r indicator colour deteriorated

o/s/f mirror broken/loose and repaired with tape

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

oil leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2020 109,055 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 109,055 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 109,002 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

n/s/f sill badly holed and corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly worn thin

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,886 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 105,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 97,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 91,893 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 80,193 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 80,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,139 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,025 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,218 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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HX05 VTP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HX05 VTP, 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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HX05 VTP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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