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KP05 KYE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,084 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 146,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 141,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear front to rear corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,529 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,300 miles

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

Centre stop lamp inop.

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 108,300 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split + twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split + twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre stop lamp inop.

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,282 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,873 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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KP05 KYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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