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KP55 FPY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,306 mi
Last recorded158,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 FPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 158,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded above previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 146,728 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 146,717 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 134,752 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,355 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 119,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,032 miles

battery light on

front number plate poor condition

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

nearside sliding door unable to open

offside lower mirror glass damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

steering rack leaking and slight play

sump plug leaking

wipers poor

Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,032 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

aux belt perished

battery light on

front number plate poor condition

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

nearside sliding door unable to open

offside lower mirror glass damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty

steering rack leaking and slight play

sump plug leaking

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Front Tyres worn on inner edge.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

one of the front exhaust mountings missing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

one of the front exhaust mountings missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,452 miles

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

one front exhaust mounting missing but is adequately supported

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,324 miles

offside rear tyre blocking

one front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,324 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine oil level on minimum

nearside rear abs loom insecure

offside rear tyre blocking

one front exhaust rubber missing

power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,946 miles

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,290 miles

Engine stabilizer bushes slight wear

o/s/f wide angle mirror cracked

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise offside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,736 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,088 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,084 miles

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

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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KP55 FPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KP55 FPY, 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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KP55 FPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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