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HY55 XRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,458 mi
Last recorded226,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 226,458 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2018 226,367 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake noisey

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2017 218,086 miles

slight exhaust leak from flexy front brake pads getting low slight play in o/s tie rod end

Pass 10 Dec 2015 202,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 202,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 188,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 188,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 179,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,552 miles

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

front screen damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 139,741 miles

exhaust slightly slit and leaking

front brake pads look well worn

slight play in steering system

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2010 139,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly slit and leaking

front brake pads look well worn

high level brake light not working

slight play in steering system

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,076 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread ( raised tread )

slight play in steering rack

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2008 79,497 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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HY55 XRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY55 XRO, 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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HY55 XRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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