2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · HG55 KBU
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 108,013 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG55 KBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/08/2024
- 108,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG55 KBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (HG55 KBU) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
HG55 KBU Mileage History
- 20/08/2022105,867 mi
- 26/08/2022105,870 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/2023107,176 mi+1,306 mi
- 09/09/2023107,176 mi
- 29/08/2024108,013 mi+837 mi
Average of roughly 1,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Connect Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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