2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MT55 YFF
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 184,843 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 YFF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
- 184,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 YFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (MT55 YFF) between October 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
MT55 YFF Mileage History
- 30/10/200881,725 mi
- 30/10/200881,725 mi
- 05/10/200989,022 mi+7,297 mi
- 05/10/200989,022 mi
- 29/09/201093,919 mi+4,897 mi
- 23/09/2011102,101 mi+8,182 mi
- 23/09/2011102,101 mi
- 22/09/2012109,605 mi+7,504 mi
- 22/09/2012109,605 mi
- 10/08/2013116,944 mi+7,339 mi
- 30/10/2014128,128 mi+11,184 mi
- 09/10/2015136,761 mi+8,633 mi
- 13/10/2015136,875 mi+114 mi
- 06/10/2016147,494 mi+10,619 mi
- 06/10/2016147,498 mi+4 mi
- 12/10/2017155,100 mi+7,602 mi
- 12/10/2017155,100 mi
- 02/11/2018160,686 mi+5,586 mi
- 20/11/2018160,753 mi+67 mi
- 23/10/2019165,412 mi+4,659 mi
- 14/01/2020166,249 mi+837 mi
- 16/01/2020166,250 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2021173,334 mi+7,084 mi
- 26/01/2021173,334 mi
- 14/01/2022184,843 mi+11,509 mi
Average of roughly 7,808 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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