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HY05 JFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

250,561 mi
Last recorded250,561 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 JFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 250,561 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 250,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

WATER PUMP LEAKING , NEARSIDE FRONT LINK WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Nov 2013 234,403 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLEY

Pass 14 Nov 2012 222,250 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR FADED , OIL LEAKS , BATTERY LIGHT ON , REAR SPRINGS WORN, REAR SUSPENSION VERY CLOSE TO BUMP STOPS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 Nov 2012 222,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR FADED , OIL LEAKS , BATTERY LIGHT ON , REAR SPRINGS WORN, REAR SUSPENSION VERY CLOSE TO BUMP STOPS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 216,204 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , CHIPS IN SCREEN , BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BY SIDE OF TANK , SUSPENSION IS LOW AND CLOSE TO BUMP STOPS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 216,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , CHIPS IN SCREEN , BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BY SIDE OF TANK , SUSPENSION IS LOW AND CLOSE TO BUMP STOPS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 176,611 miles

STONE CHIP IN SWEPT AREA , BRAKE FLUID LOW , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Nov 2010 176,611 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

STONE CHIP IN SWEPT AREA , BRAKE FLUID LOW , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Feb 2009 96,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery light on

heavy oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,003 miles

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

battery light on

heavy oil leak

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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HY05 JFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HY05 JFX, 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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What year was HY05 JFX registered?

HY05 JFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 JFX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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