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MM05 HSJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,194 mi
Last recorded184,194 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 HSJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 184,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 184,175 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 174,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 158,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 142,354 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,382 miles

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,497 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,575 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,165 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

brake pedal rubber getting worn

brake pipe to offside rear getting corroded

intermittant fault nearside rear sidelight

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

small chip offside windscreen

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,565 miles

Near side rear bumper wrap round missing.

Off side rear tyre scrubing inner edge and getting perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,142 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing but not causing a sharp edge

Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing but not causing a sharp edge

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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MM05 HSJ 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 81.3%.

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 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 MM05 HSJ, 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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MM05 HSJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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