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KR05 EHW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,709 mi
Last recorded153,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 EHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 153,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 140,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,631 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber x1 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2021 134,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber x1 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

eml light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2020 130,096 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion

Central Rear Upper Brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,164 miles

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

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

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

nsf outer cv boot leaking grease

nsr and osr outer sill corroded and holed

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 126,113 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

nsf outer cv boot leaking grease

nsr and osr outer sill corroded and holed

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rought

Offside Front Inner driveshaft support bearing slightly rought

Fail 23 Jul 2018 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rought

Offside Front Inner driveshaft support bearing slightly rought

Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,469 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,288 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,860 miles

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

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,991 miles

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake rubber worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,222 miles

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

Slight Play in N/S Steering Arm

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,035 miles

N/S Inner CV Gaiter Split

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

Slight Play in N/S Steering Arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 58,109 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 50,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,102 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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KR05 EHW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR05 EHW, 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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KR05 EHW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 August 2005.

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