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KR05 RSO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,357 mi
Last recorded192,357 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 192,357 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 192,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 181,185 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Underside rusty condition

Fail 13 Nov 2018 181,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Underside rusty condition

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 170,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre wearing inner edge badly close to cords and cracking

oil leak

underside rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 168,113 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 168,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking brake pipe above exhaust heat shield (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 164,227 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 164,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 156,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

No reverse light

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,605 miles

No reverse light

Pass 5 Nov 2013 141,836 miles

no reverse light

Fail 5 Nov 2013 141,836 miles

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

no reverse light

Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,763 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 124,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,741 miles

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 7 Oct 2009 44,524 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 44,523 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,226 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 RSO 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 57.1%.

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 KR05 RSO, 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 RSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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