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VE55 HLA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,132 mi
Last recorded44,132 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,132 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,966 miles

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2012 34,293 miles

spare tyre worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,293 miles

spare tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,622 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 24,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,707 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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VE55 HLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE55 HLA, 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 VE55 HLA registered?

VE55 HLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is VE55 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 HLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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