CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV05 KSN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,329 mi
Last recorded152,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KSN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 152,329 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 141,705 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 141,705 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both spacings (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 132,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 121,824 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear plate lights flickering

Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,176 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 99,176 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,777 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,416 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,859 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,232 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,350 miles

centre exhaust mounting not fitted

slight windscreen damage

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,286 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV05 KSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FV05 KSN, 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

How do I check the history of FV05 KSN?

You can check the full history of FV05 KSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV05 KSN registered?

FV05 KSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is FV05 KSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 KSN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV05 KSN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV05 KSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.