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LY55 KNL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,379 mi
Last recorded124,379 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 KNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 124,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,905 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,625 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,771 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

diesel injector leak off pipes damp

Fail 27 Nov 2019 106,771 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

diesel injector leak off pipes damp

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,913 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 101,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,801 miles

rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,452 miles

small crack on inside of nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,749 miles

front brake pads are wearing slightly thin, rear exhaust outer casing is corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2012 80,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,153 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,365 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

high visual brake light inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,794 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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LY55 KNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY55 KNL, 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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What year was LY55 KNL registered?

LY55 KNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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