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KC54 LDU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

229,197 mi
Last recorded229,197 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 LDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 229,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 229,152 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 224,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Off side rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 8 Oct 2020 224,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Off side rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2019 221,523 miles

Off side rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

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

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Fail 6 Sep 2019 221,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Off side rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

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

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2018 217,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

advise tail pipe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 217,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

advise tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 208,581 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r light lens broken

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 14 Sep 2017 208,501 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r light lens broken

advise reverse lights inoperative

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 26 Sep 2016 198,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2016 198,825 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 185,271 miles

Advise chip in windscreen

Advise osr light lense cracked but not showing white light

Pass 25 Mar 2015 181,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/r light lense broken but not showing white light

Pass 7 Jan 2014 166,603 miles

advise n/s cv boot perished

advise n/s lower ball joint has slight lift and rubber perished

advise o/s/r bumper end cap missing

advise o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2013 148,843 miles

advise both headlamps poor beams

advise chips in windscreen

advise coolant hose on block near fuel pump perished

advise o/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white light

advise tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 130,662 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise slight chip in windscreen

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,497 miles

advise both front tyres low on tread

advise oil leak o/s of engine

advise slight brake binde n/s/r

Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,749 miles

advise n/s cv boot perished

Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,749 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advise n/s cv boot perished

Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,092 miles

advise n/s inner cv boot split

advise oil leak from cambelt cover

advise slight chip in n/s of windscreen

advise slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,392 miles

front wipers scratched screen

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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KC54 LDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KC54 LDU, 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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KC54 LDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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