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EA05 KWR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 22 Nov 2021 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,877 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,534 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,997 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 87,997 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 56,341 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,266 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 35,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,132 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,096 miles

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

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 KWR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA05 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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