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DE55 KZK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

238,035 mi
Last recorded238,035 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 238,035 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 237,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 234,684 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 234,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 228,090 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 228,090 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 220,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 220,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 209,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heat sheild loose

Fail 6 Mar 2014 209,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heat sheild loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 193,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 168,916 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2011 138,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

radiator support cradle damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 138,436 miles

radiator support cradle damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,330 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 104,330 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,342 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KZK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KZK, 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 KZK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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