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KB54 HLE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,373 mi
Last recorded203,373 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 HLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 203,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 199,228 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 16 Feb 2018 199,227 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2016 195,951 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 195,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 195,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) contacts drive shaft (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail gearbox bracket (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,545 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 185,493 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 171,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 163,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,131 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

wipers worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 134,488 miles

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

passangers side inner cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 120,900 miles

Front tyre wear edges and both close to limits n/s/f border line limits advise replace both .

Number plates close to limits front and rear .

Fail 20 Jan 2010 120,900 miles

Front tyre wear edges and both close to limits n/s/f border line limits advise replace both .

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Number plates close to limits front and rear .

Pass 20 Jan 2009 99,147 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken .

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

Front brake pads border line limits advise replace .

N/S/R tyre border line limits advise replace .

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,182 miles

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

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

Front brake pads border line limits advise replace.

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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KB54 HLE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KB54 HLE, 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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KB54 HLE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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