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KD55 MRU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,078 mi
Last recorded165,078 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 MRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,078 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 165,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 162,095 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 158,478 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,533 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,063 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 131,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

front exhaust mounting split

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 107,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

front exhaust mounting split

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,516 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 95,507 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,474 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front lower engine mounting (small bush) deteriated/slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,474 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front lower engine mounting (small bush) deteriated/slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,741 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid on minimum

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,506 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,506 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,220 miles

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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KD55 MRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 KD55 MRU, 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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KD55 MRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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