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CK55 YKL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 YKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 78,497 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system back to front behind heat shield (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,851 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 77,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 77,070 miles

Rear bumper heavily corroded

reverse lights inop

Fail 30 Apr 2024 77,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to steel pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a long split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 May 2023 75,943 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 75,255 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 73,845 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 72,728 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 72,728 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 71,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,971 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 4 May 2017 66,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 62,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 30,269 miles

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

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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CK55 YKL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK55 YKL, 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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CK55 YKL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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