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GD05 KFA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

235,623 mi
Last recorded235,623 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 235,623 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 235,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 232,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 227,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 223,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 219,987 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 219,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2022 219,927 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 214,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 206,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 199,116 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 199,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 186,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2017 186,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 170,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 155,457 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 155,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 133,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,315 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 117,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,135 miles

High level brake light inop. Disconnected?

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Aug 2012 106,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

High level brake light inop. Disconnected?

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,087 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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

n/s/f wiper poor condition

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,087 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

n/s/f wiper poor condition

oil level low

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,961 miles

hand brake travel long

Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake travel long

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,190 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,835 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GD05 KFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD05 KFA, 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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GD05 KFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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