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KR54 YBJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,996 mi
Last recorded191,996 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 191,996 miles

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

underseal heavily applied

Fail 26 Sep 2025 191,991 miles

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

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

underseal heavily applied

Pass 11 Jan 2024 181,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired under seal

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody general corrosion/both sill

Fail 11 Jan 2024 181,780 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody general corrosion/both sill

Pass 12 Jan 2023 173,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 15 Jan 2022 167,128 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 167,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 165,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 156,229 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 146,434 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,619 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 136,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,280 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 135,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,932 miles

power steering rack area damp

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,962 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,212 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 67,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,274 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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KR54 YBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR54 YBJ, 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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KR54 YBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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