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KB05 LUD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,227 mi
Last recorded142,227 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 142,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 43,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,667 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 134,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,500 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 131,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,575 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 124,789 miles

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

front road springs rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2019 124,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front road springs rusty

hand brake near limit

Pass 29 Aug 2018 121,865 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING ROUGH AND ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

O/S/F C/V BOOT LEAKING

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,854 miles

both front inner cv gaiter has slight leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,734 miles

battery loose but secure

hi-level brake light disconnected

n/s/r tyre wall perished

silencer outer casing poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,206 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,618 miles

oil leak

passenger seat missing at time of test

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2013 107,618 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,686 miles

NEARSIDE UPPER MIRROR MISSING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 17 Jul 2012 104,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE UPPER MIRROR MISSING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,804 miles

n/s upper miror glass missing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 101,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s upper miror glass missing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,774 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Fail 25 Jun 2010 98,774 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,299 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner driveshaft gauter split, not mot item

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,857 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gauter split, not mot item

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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KB05 LUD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KB05 LUD, 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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KB05 LUD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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