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KF05 MPV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,575 mi
Last recorded171,575 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 MPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 171,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 170,481 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 170,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 165,385 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 165,372 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 164,398 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 164,397 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 159,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 159,482 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 153,150 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 146,802 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 135,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,302 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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KF05 MPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KF05 MPV, 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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What year was KF05 MPV registered?

KF05 MPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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