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RY54 HJZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,373 mi
Last recorded160,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 160,373 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 147,560 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 147,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 130,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 124,104 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 112,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2015

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,716 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 85,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,718 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,108 miles

advise full brake check

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 34,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,813 miles

damage on o/s/f mirror. c/v knocking front. slight play n/s/r anti roll link arm. damage on n/s/f wheel rim. o/s/r tyre low.

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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RY54 HJZ 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 RY54 HJZ, 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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RY54 HJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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