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PL05 HMX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,616 mi
Last recorded200,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 200,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 200,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 195,378 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 195,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 189,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge totally bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shocker mount, but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 189,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall perished and split around full circumference (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge totally bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shocker mount, but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 180,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,941 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 162,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 159,873 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 159,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,440 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 143,440 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 123,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,314 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor weeping grease

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,094 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Upper 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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PL05 HMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PL05 HMX, 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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PL05 HMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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