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K777 DCS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

235,032 mi
Last recorded235,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 DCS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 235,032 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 235,032 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 234,975 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie bar ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie bar ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 221,746 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 221,744 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 221,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 221,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack insecure (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 200,496 miles

Near side front outer tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 200,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Near side front outer tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 168,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Floor pan heat shield adrift midway

Parking brake does not lock out... System would appear to require attention!

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 168,085 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Floor pan heat shield adrift midway

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

Parking brake does not lock out... System would appear to require attention!

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 157,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 154,675 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 130,356 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 130,356 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,322 miles

intercooler pipe split

off side rear bumper cover missing exposing metal edge

oil filler cap missing causing oil to leak on to engine

Fail 17 Nov 2008 117,841 miles

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

intercooler pipe split

off side rear bumper cover missing exposing metal edge

oil filler cap missing causing oil to leak on to engine

parking brake travel high

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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K777 DCS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K777 DCS, 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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K777 DCS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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