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KR55 OTA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 110,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,432 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking joint (3.6.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,924 miles

tank shield loose

very slight exhaust leak at corroded front mounting point

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,822 miles

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,014 miles

slight travel footbrake

some slight ovality o/s rear brake

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 80,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,038 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R brakes noisy when tested

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

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

n/s driveshaft inner gaitor deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s driveshaft inner gaitor deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,577 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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KR55 OTA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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