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AV05 KFJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,696 mi
Last recorded163,696 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 163,696 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 163,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous repairs inadequate (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch sill closing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous repair inadequate (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch sill closing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 158,467 miles

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat and valve stem excessively deteriorated ()

offside and nearside inner sidesills excessively corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 158,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower balljoint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember behind spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat and valve stem excessively deteriorated ()

offside and nearside inner sidesills excessively corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 150,077 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened little reserve travel handbrake (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,891 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 123,891 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,531 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 110,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,658 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 101,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,322 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 91,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,839 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2014 82,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cut on treads

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lower dogbone engine m ount worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 68,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lower dogbone engine m ount worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,885 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from clutch master cylinder

Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight leak from clutch master cylinder

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV05 KFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 KFJ, 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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AV05 KFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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