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ST55 HTL

2005 Ford Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Connect103,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HTL
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 124,831 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 124,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,165 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured and perished

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,378 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,535 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,560 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn advise

exhaust rubber perished advise

inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,126 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,118 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDEGE.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 40,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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ST55 HTL is a 2005 Ford Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 103,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST55 HTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST55 HTL registered?

ST55 HTL is a 2005 Ford Connect, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is ST55 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 HTL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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