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KR05 RWU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

243,519 mi
Last recorded243,519 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 243,519 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 243,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 238,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

VAC PUMP LEAKING OIL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 238,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

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

VAC PUMP LEAKING OIL

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 236,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 236,545 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 225,562 miles

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

Nearside top mirror missing

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 225,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside top mirror missing

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 222,880 miles

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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 222,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 209,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 209,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 186,580 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes getting corroided next to flexi hoses

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 7 Jul 2016 186,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket rubber not fitted (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/f top mirror missing

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes getting corroided next to flexi hoses

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 172,478 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2015 172,478 miles

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

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 29 May 2014 159,135 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 159,135 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 139,564 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 139,564 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 115,773 miles

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)

oil below min /topped up

Pass 5 May 2011 93,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,240 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 RWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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