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KJ55 FWO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 119,242 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened Front shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 97,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearly 40kgs strong advise . (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearly 40kgs strong advise . (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 81,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 70,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,680 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 62,240 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,041 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK SELECTOR VALVE (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE

Fail 10 Oct 2017 54,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK SELECTOR VALVE (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 50,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

has an oil leak from oil filter

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,018 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 25,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,605 miles

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

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

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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KJ55 FWO 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 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 KJ55 FWO, 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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KJ55 FWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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