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MT55 YBO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,768 miles

A lot of underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Some underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,819 miles

Both rear leaf springs showing surface rust

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front o rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,501 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back back & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

drivers blind spot mirror cracked

no reverse lights prior 2009

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,301 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 May 2017 53,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 49,136 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 45,487 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 45,487 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 41,182 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 41,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,302 miles

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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MT55 YBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT55 YBO, 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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MT55 YBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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