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WK55 YZA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,167 mi
Last recorded109,167 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YZA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 109,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 104,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,397 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,096 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 65,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,202 miles

Front tyres at minimum requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 40,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,863 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,168 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WK55 YZA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK55 YZA, 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 WK55 YZA registered?

WK55 YZA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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