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MD05 HSL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 HSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber missing but secure

Fail 7 Apr 2015 104,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubber missing but secure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust not very secure but holding

Fail 4 Apr 2014 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust not very secure but holding

Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2013 98,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 80,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 80,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,135 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 65,459 miles

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

N/S/R bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,459 miles

N/S/R bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 49,044 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MD05 HSL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MD05 HSL, 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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MD05 HSL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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