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EJ05 KAO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,623 mi
Last recorded216,623 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 216,623 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 220,107 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 220,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 215,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 213,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 213,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 205,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 184,731 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 184,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 155,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EJ05 KAO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ05 KAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 KAO registered?

EJ05 KAO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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