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KR55 OSG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

319,318 mi
Last recorded319,318 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 OSG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 319,318 miles

Battery charging light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 319,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery charging light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 318,789 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Steering wheel damaged and air bag (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering retaining device insecure Play in steering wheel (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 298,677 miles

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

horn pitch

knock from steering colomn

washers weak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 286,743 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING / DAMAGE TO N/S/F INNER WING COVER / O/S/R TYRE 2,2MM / N/S/R TYRE 2MM / REAR PLATE / SPARE TYRE FLATREAR ROLL BAR BUSHES WEARING

Pass 2 Nov 2013 264,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 246,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 205,324 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 205,297 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 121,553 miles

Oil leak

slight tyre wear to outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,713 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,244 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,787 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 41,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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KR55 OSG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KR55 OSG, 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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KR55 OSG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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