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HV55 YKM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,340 mi
Last recorded157,340 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 157,340 miles

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

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

age related underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2026 157,338 miles

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

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

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

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2025 153,075 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 153,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 150,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,018 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 147,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Broken off axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 141,381 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 144,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 141,207 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 141,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,965 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 138,964 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 135,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,975 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,593 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 27 Jan 2014 131,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 107,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,693 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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HV55 YKM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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