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PL05 HNM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,887 mi
Last recorded174,887 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 174,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 174,885 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 172,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 172,424 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 169,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 158,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 157,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 157,425 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 139,564 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,511 miles

bare live wire from + battery near - battery terminal

Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

bare live wire from + battery near - battery terminal

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,238 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 99,226 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)

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

Centre exhaust rubber split (one of two)and not supporting exhaust, advise attention.

N/s/f anti roll bar link rod gaitors perished.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 902,013 miles

O/s/r lamp unit damaged, advise attention.

Windscreen chipped/cracked in swept area.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 90,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear centre rubber exhaust mounts missing.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth.

N/s/r tyre low tread depth.

O/s/r lamp unit damaged, advise attention.

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Windscreen chipped/cracked in swept area.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,137 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
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PL05 HNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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