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DE55 KYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,395 mi
Last recorded164,395 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 164,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 162,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 157,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 142,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flex hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flex hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,291 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,287 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades need replaced just cleaning windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades need replaced just cleaning windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,356 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,641 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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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DE55 KYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE55 KYG, 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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DE55 KYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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