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MM55 HHS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 HHS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 144,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to centre brake pipes to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch fluid drip below gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front Brakes slight imbalance

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sills offside & nearside been welded & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside springs corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates on axle beam (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 144,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor brace near upper shock absorber mount corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill behind road wheel near spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to centre brake pipes to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch fluid drip below gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sills offside & nearside been welded & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside springs corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates on axle beam (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,818 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also has grease on it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills have been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 143,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reverse travel

underside corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 140,262 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 139,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,314 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

little reserve travel hand brake

Fail 14 Nov 2019 135,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,005 miles

Both Front Sills have corrosion, been repaired poor standard, however not within a prescribed area

Brake pipe corroded Drivers Front wheel, also both front to centre pipes have slight corrosion not excessive

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre low

Nearside sill front has corrosion, going soft but not in a prescribed area

Oil Leak, also slight misting of oil around steering rack system

Fail 14 Nov 2018 120,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front lights to low, both want adjusting will carry out on retest (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded within 30cm of the seat belt area (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area to rear corroded within 30cm of a suspension mount, (marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded Drivers Front wheel, also both front to centre pipes have slight corrosion not excessive

Corrosion to offside sill front area but not within a prescribed area

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre low

Nearside sill front has corrosion, going soft but not in a prescribed area

Oil Leak, also slight misting of oil around steering rack system

Pass 28 Oct 2017 112,302 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 109,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,410 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 101,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,107 miles

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

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

scratch on front screen.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,543 miles

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

windscreen marked

Fail 8 Oct 2012 75,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

windscreen marked

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,031 miles

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

Intercooler hose split

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

Passenger side front inner c.v boot split

Slight freeplay present in passenger side front anti-roll bar link

Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,688 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine sump slightly corroded

Exhaust middle section corroded and blowing (just meeting MOT standards)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side front inner C.V boot slightly deteriorated

Slight freeplay present in steering rack

Suspect front brake pads due in 2000miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,688 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine sump slightly corroded

Exhaust middle section corroded and blowing (just meeting MOT standards)

Passenger side front inner C.V boot slightly deteriorated

Slight freeplay present in steering rack

Suspect front brake pads due in 2000miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,661 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 22 Nov 2008 42,326 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,326 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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MM55 HHS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MM55 HHS, 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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MM55 HHS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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