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HG55 UOX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 121,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 10 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eml illuminated(vehicle to old for failure)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,182 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

oily residue on n/s steering rack boot

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Feb 2025 119,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

oily residue on n/s steering rack boot

power steering fluid low in reservoir

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jan 2024 116,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx,. 2-3mm

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cut and nail in tread

o/s inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,725 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

leaf springs corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread

o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deep cut in tread

oily residue on steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,542 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres numerous deep cuts in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,806 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2020 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,917 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,917 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,002 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,859 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 69,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,398 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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HG55 UOX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG55 UOX, 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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HG55 UOX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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