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KP05 HGC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 HGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 162,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 162,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 157,227 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 147,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2023 147,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working No side lights (blown fuse) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 140,995 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 133,765 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens has a crack

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,555 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,134 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,122 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,629 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,142 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NS door mirror lower glass cracked.

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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KP05 HGC 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 78.3%.

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 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 KP05 HGC, 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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KP05 HGC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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