CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL05 HLX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,213 mi
Last recorded79,213 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,230 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,879 miles

O/S/F outer c.v. boot leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,436 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 65,424 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,920 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 56,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate intermittently n/w (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe [hole] (7.1.2)

corrosion around front & rear suspension areas

damp around power steering rack area.

n/s & o/s/f outer headlamps lens stained

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,308 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

surface rust in front & rear suspension springs areas.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,168 miles

damp around steering rack area.

front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,342 miles

damp around steering rack area.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,342 miles

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

bulge in spare tyre wall.

centre o/s heat shield loose.

damp around steering rack area.

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge & nail in tread.

rear exhaust tail pipe req's reposition.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,997 miles

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

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

oil leak front of engine

rack boots moist both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,731 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,817 miles

oil leaks around o/s engine area.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,148 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL05 HLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PL05 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL05 HLX?

You can check the full history of PL05 HLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL05 HLX registered?

PL05 HLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is PL05 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 HLX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL05 HLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL05 HLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.