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KN05 RXL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,026 mi
Last recorded171,026 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 RXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 171,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 144,738 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,379 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Thermostate housing leaking coolant

Pass 28 Mar 2013 129,727 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 129,727 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 123,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 123,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 109,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 109,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,934 miles

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)

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

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,306 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 RXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN05 RXL, 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 KN05 RXL registered?

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

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