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KP05 OWZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

293,361 mi
Last recorded293,361 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 293,361 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 293,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 255,718 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 220,347 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 220,347 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 178,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 178,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 131,453 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 131,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OWZ, 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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What year was KP05 OWZ registered?

KP05 OWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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