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SO55 MHN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

106,571 mi
Last recorded106,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 MHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,571 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 105,024 miles

nearside rear handbrake performance requires attention

offside shock absorber started to leak

Fail 15 Jan 2024 104,022 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake performance requires attention

offside shock absorber started to leak

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,554 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 100,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,194 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,163 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,162 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))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking leak from rack / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,967 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,995 miles

offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,338 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot is perished

Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner cv boot is perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 78,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,020 miles

Steering rack is wet

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,909 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

steering rack is wet

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,319 miles

both fornt to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,319 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both fornt to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,242 miles

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

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

front No plate requires attention

Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front No plate requires attention

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,699 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,209 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

n/s/f drop link has slight play

n/s/r tyre at wear limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,232 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 25,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO55 MHN 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 SO55 MHN, 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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SO55 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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