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KP05 OTB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,983 mi
Last recorded149,983 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 OTB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 149,983 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 149,107 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 149,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 146,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 146,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 144,236 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 144,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,530 miles

Corrosion to front sub frame.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper linkage worn.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 140,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to front sub frame.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front deteriorated (1.7.5a)

High level brake light inop.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper linkage worn.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 138,578 miles

Coolant Radiator corroded

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 138,578 miles

Coolant Radiator corroded

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 136,627 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 136,627 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 132,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 132,828 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

one front exhaust rubber strap missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 128,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

one front exhaust rubber strap missing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 121,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 121,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,355 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 117,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,587 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 112,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,519 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 OTB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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