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RY05 HHG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,828 mi
Last recorded230,828 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 HHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 230,828 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 223,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 212,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 199,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 196,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 193,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake readings low only just meeting the pass requirements

Fail 17 Sep 2015 193,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake readings low only just meeting the pass requirements

Pass 21 Jul 2014 180,321 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT ROAD WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY ON SHAFT

Pass 7 Aug 2013 167,970 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 161,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2012 161,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 May 2011 148,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 124,888 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 124,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 May 2009 96,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 96,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 66,109 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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RY05 HHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RY05 HHG, 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 RY05 HHG registered?

RY05 HHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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