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HV55 HME

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

181,046 mi
Last recorded181,046 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HME
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 181,046 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe, coil springs and all other suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 181,046 miles

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe, coil springs and all other suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 180,530 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrull (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 180,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrull (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 180,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear carriers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension component corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 179,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front suspension components and subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both leaf spring carriers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 179,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eyelet (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension components and subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both leaf spring carriers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 179,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front shackle eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension components have sign of corrosion

near side and off side rear suspension prescribed area sign of corrosion

near side inner sill corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2020 179,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight starting to get a defused pattern

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper getting very corroded

van getting very rusty on the under side

Fail 17 Nov 2020 179,600 miles

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight starting to get a defused pattern

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper getting very corroded

van getting very rusty on the under side

Pass 12 Nov 2019 179,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres starting to crack in treads

nearside rear outer sill dented

rear bumper corroding

rear of vehicle corroding on chassis and suspension prescribed areas

rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in treads

Fail 11 Nov 2019 179,177 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system both front to rear just below brake servo (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front tyres starting to crack in treads

nearside rear outer sill dented

rear bumper corroding

rear of vehicle corroding on chassis and suspension prescribed areas

rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in treads

Pass 15 Nov 2018 177,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting perished and starting to crack in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner support bearing noisy

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very corroded and will need welding next year. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 177,504 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded by mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight hole but not with in brakes or steering or suspension but will come in next year if nothing done about it (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting perished and starting to crack in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner support bearing noisy

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very corroded and will need welding next year. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 174,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

door sills,inner sills and rear chassis corroding

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Nov 2017 174,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

door sills,inner sills and rear chassis corroding

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber squeaking

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,212 miles

van starting to rust every where

Rear brake pipes to hoses starting to get corroded

van could do with a wax oil soon

Fail 12 Nov 2016 171,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and starting to perrish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes to hoses starting to get corroded

van could do with a wax oil soon

van starting to rust every where

Pass 16 Nov 2015 167,039 miles

damage to near side rear outer sill

Fail 16 Nov 2015 167,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (7.1.2)

damage to near side rear outer sill

Pass 10 Nov 2014 163,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre silencer and pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 159,857 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 158,310 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 158,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2011 143,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 121,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,280 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,803 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)

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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HV55 HME is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HV55 HME, 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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HV55 HME is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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