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KP05 OPB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,371 mi
Last recorded160,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,371 miles

oil leak

rear bumper missing

Fail 27 Jul 2018 160,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear bumper missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed near flexi . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

spear wheel missing.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 155,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high Prs (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 (inner edge worn) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror glass missing. (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wrong size fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed near flexi . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

spear wheel missing.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 148,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel missing.

power steering oil low.

steering track oil leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2016 148,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box mount missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel missing.

emission not checked.

power steering oil low.

steering track oil leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 141,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,795 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 107,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 93,659 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 93,562 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 80,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 56,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,365 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,365 miles

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

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 OPB 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 57.9%.

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 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 OPB, 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 OPB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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