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PY05 HDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 96,907 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,974 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,237 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 91,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018

rear brakes noisy

Fail 18 Jan 2018

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 71,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,602 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,920 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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PY05 HDO 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 78.3%.

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 PY05 HDO, 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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What year was PY05 HDO registered?

PY05 HDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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