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HY05 JHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 108,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber slight splitting in places and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 104,183 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,722 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber slight splitting in places and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,293 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer leaking exhaust gases

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,502 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,952 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,481 miles

Rear silencer blowing slightly

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,368 miles

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

rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,785 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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HY05 JHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HY05 JHL, 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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HY05 JHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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