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KJ55 WPY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 WPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,653 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point slightly corroded.

Offside Front Jacking point slightly corroded.

Fail 21 May 2024 114,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Flexable brake pipe bent/damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end has two nuts the second nut is only on by about 1/2 threads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment need x1 nylon nut or pin x1 nut, wrong attachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Start split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe hose ferrule slightly distorted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, slightly worn edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch plastic cover slightly damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

Pass 9 May 2023 96,894 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2023 96,894 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 23 Mar 2022 90,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 90,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,013 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 76,013 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,831 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,753 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside wiper insecure,Nearside wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2011 46,753 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper insecure,Nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,532 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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KJ55 WPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KJ55 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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