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KG05 WRU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,380 mi
Last recorded179,380 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 WRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 179,380 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 31 May 2013 167,084 miles

front exhaust support broken (system adequately supported)

front inner brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2013 167,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front exhaust support broken (system adequately supported)

front inner brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 150,383 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 150,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

boost pipe split

front brake discs scored

front wipers split

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 126,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

boost pipe split

front brake discs scored

front wipers split

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,661 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,661 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,321 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 59,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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KG05 WRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KG05 WRU, 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 KG05 WRU registered?

KG05 WRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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