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KR05 RUW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 151,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 148,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 147,037 miles

underside rusting

Pass 14 Aug 2018 141,894 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 141,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,599 miles

covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 130,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 125,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 119,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,338 miles

Oil leak

chip in

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2014 117,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

chip in

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,616 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 111,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

high level stop lamp inoperative

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,804 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,133 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion starting on brake pipes

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

front number plate brocken

offside front inner cv boot split

wear on brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

chips in screen

wear on both front and nearside rea tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,216 miles

wear on front brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes uneven

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 RUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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