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FV05 KVP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 81,391 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,504 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 79,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,992 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp innop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very small hole at bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,992 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp innop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very small hole at bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,578 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Feb 2019 65,578 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,109 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 62,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,412 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,190 miles

rear anti roll bar missing an all linkages

Fail 24 Sep 2012 41,189 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar missing an all linkages

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,636 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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FV05 KVP 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 70.8%.

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 KVP, 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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FV05 KVP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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