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HK55 CGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

201,021 mi
Last recorded201,021 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 CGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 201,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 194,783 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 194,783 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 189,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bushs worn and knocking over bumps (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 189,085 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bushs worn and knocking over bumps (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 181,429 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 174,427 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 168,205 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 168,205 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 163,889 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 163,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 159,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 159,498 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

WIPERS POOR

Pass 28 Nov 2016 146,047 miles

Exhaust silencer centre box corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack moist with oil

Surface corrosion both outer sill ends

Fail 28 Nov 2016 146,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust silencer centre box corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack moist with oil

Surface corrosion both outer sill ends

Pass 26 Nov 2015 133,848 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 133,848 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 125,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre box in poor condition

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre box in poor condition

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2013 116,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut and nail in it

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,623 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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HK55 CGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK55 CGX, 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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HK55 CGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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