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BT05 KLA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,818 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR< (yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR< (yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,572 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,886 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 22,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,579 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 10,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT05 KLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT05 KLA, 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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BT05 KLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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