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BL55 KKC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,694 mi
Last recorded196,694 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 196,694 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT BLOW FROM CORRODED PIPE

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Dec 2022 194,271 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES AND LINKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ARM

Fail 27 Oct 2022 194,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING TIE ARM

Pass 27 Oct 2021 188,242 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

Pass 28 Oct 2020 177,999 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 17 Sep 2020 176,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 167,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 167,246 miles

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

Emissions not tested low engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack!!! (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 163,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 163,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 156,494 miles

Slight play in steering

Fail 28 Feb 2015 156,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks from oil filter and gear box oil seal

Slight play in steering

Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,679 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,793 miles

dampness on rear of fuel pump

Fail 29 Dec 2009 59,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dampness on rear of fuel pump

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,070 miles

light damp on nearside rear shockabsorber

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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BL55 KKC 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 65%.

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 BL55 KKC, 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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BL55 KKC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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