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KB54 OYE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,828 mi
Last recorded173,828 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 OYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 173,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,466 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 169,520 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 169,520 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 165,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 144,258 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 144,258 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,694 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 137,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,980 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 125,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjusting reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,229 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 111,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,712 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,364 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,364 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,689 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,710 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,724 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,157 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,723 miles

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

engine oil leak

front tyres 3mm

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 OYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OYE, 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 OYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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