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KC55 OAA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,253 mi
Last recorded143,253 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 143,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both headlights discoloured

Fail 9 Sep 2025 143,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both headlights discoloured

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,225 miles

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

under body surface rust

Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,225 miles

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

under body surface rust

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 118,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,130 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center silencer has small hole and slight leak next to hanging bracket. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,317 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,285 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,726 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 36,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,930 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,294 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 20,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,200 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 14,141 miles

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

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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KC55 OAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KC55 OAA, 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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KC55 OAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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