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EA05 KWD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,335 mi
Last recorded179,335 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 KWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 179,335 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill panels showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal pivot worn

heat shield loose

rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 179,332 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill panels showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal pivot worn

heat shield loose

rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,040 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear bumper corroded

heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2019 173,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear bumper corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2018 167,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 167,608 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 162,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ,both main and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 161,962 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ,both main and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,254 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres becoming worn 3mm

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 151,480 miles

n/s/f brake disk corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2014 151,478 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disk corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,741 miles

N/S/F Disc coroded on inside edge

O/S/F Metal brake pipe starting to corode

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 15 Oct 2013 146,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F Disc coroded on inside edge

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

O/S/F Metal brake pipe starting to corode

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 May 2013 146,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 146,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 131,576 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded at mounting bracket

Ns door mirror lower section damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,256 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s kerb mirror cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s kerb mirror cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,517 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,491 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,175 miles

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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EA05 KWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA05 KWD, 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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EA05 KWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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