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KP05 KYF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,621 mi
Last recorded187,621 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 KYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 187,621 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 187,621 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s sill corroded but not near any mounting

Pass 13 Jun 2016 186,572 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 186,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 184,043 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 184,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 174,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 174,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,021 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 163,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 149,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 149,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,052 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 122,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,664 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,664 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 72,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,684 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 KYF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KP05 KYF, 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 KYF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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