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KN05 PFA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,740 mi
Last recorded148,740 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre of n/s front to rear LEAKING DANGEROUS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect colour (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox stabiliser mount bush worn

N/s/f inner c/v boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Roller brake check not carried out brake pipe leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,780 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r spring shackles

Fail 7 Mar 2019 140,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r spring shackles

Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,524 miles

Rear bumper missing

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 126,524 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear bumper missing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,417 miles

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Dampness to steering rack

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

Play in steering rack

Rear bumper missing

Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,359 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Dampness to steering rack

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,349 miles

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

both rear spring hangers are corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 96,349 miles

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

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

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

both rear spring hangers are corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,463 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,917 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,595 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,594 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,375 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,353 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,604 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 32,993 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)

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

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

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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KN05 PFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN05 PFA, 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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KN05 PFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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