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PA05 HLJ

2005 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

222,520 mi
Last recorded222,520 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Connect103,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 222,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sills are corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 207,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 195,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 193,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 192,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 188,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 185,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 181,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 177,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 173,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 166,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 161,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

custmer as shown proof of milage as clocks are displying milometers instead of miles

Pass 7 Feb 2013 138,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 138,382 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,895 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 98,895 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 88,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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PA05 HLJ is a 2005 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 103,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA05 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PA05 HLJ is a 2005 Ford Connect, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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