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EJ05 KVT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,762 mi
Last recorded113,762 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,762 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 113,762 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 111,125 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 111,119 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,007 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,447 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,944 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs lipped and grooved

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,645 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,127 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,992 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,761 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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EJ05 KVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

EJ05 KVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EJ05 KVT safe to buy?

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