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HG55 YJF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,324 mi
Last recorded148,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 YJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 148,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

minor corosion underside

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2025 146,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 144,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 143,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 143,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 139,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 138,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 131,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 131,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,269 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 112,421 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,711 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,629 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 94,629 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,677 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,677 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,317 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 68,317 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 52,570 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,227 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 YJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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