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VE55 YYM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,261 mi
Last recorded130,261 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 130,261 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 130,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 126,336 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an back (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 126,136 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,931 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 125,153 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an back (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 125,153 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an back (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,793 miles

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod slightly play

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,793 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s n/s (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod slightly play

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,873 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 85,323 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Fail 28 May 2012 85,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,626 miles

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

after market tints fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,393 miles

n/s/r bumper end cap slightly insure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,477 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

high level stop lamp mot working

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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VE55 YYM 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 70%.

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 VE55 YYM, 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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VE55 YYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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