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DE55 KXC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,998 mi
Last recorded152,998 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 152,998 miles

Lower part of rear bumper corroded. Corrosion to rear step

Fail 5 Oct 2018 152,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower part of rear bumper corroded. Corrosion to rear step

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,594 miles

both front tires and limits and n/s rear

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,758 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3ml

Fail 6 Oct 2016 122,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3ml

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,264 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 114,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,020 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,092 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 75,627 miles

Offisde rear 1/4 bumper missing

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,627 miles

Offisde rear 1/4 bumper missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,924 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,081 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 40,538 miles

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

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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DE55 KXC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE55 KXC, 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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What year was DE55 KXC registered?

DE55 KXC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 KXC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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