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SO55 MHU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,608 mi
Last recorded139,608 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 MHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,428 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 91,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,866 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 86,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,043 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,214 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,752 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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SO55 MHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO55 MHU, 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 SO55 MHU registered?

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

Is SO55 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 MHU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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