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KP05 KLS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

257,738 mi
Last recorded257,738 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 KLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 257,738 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 256,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

both sills have corrosion and deteriorating

side rails fitted offside and nearside

Pass 27 Nov 2018 254,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres wearing

side bars fitted offside and nearside

Pass 8 Dec 2017 253,344 miles

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

brake pipes coated in substance

Pass 10 Dec 2016 251,786 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 247,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 75,609 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 75,609 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 211,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 191,972 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 16 Apr 2011 191,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 158,651 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 24 Apr 2010 158,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,724 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 96,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside 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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KP05 KLS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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