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KS05 TZH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,755 mi
Last recorded157,755 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 TZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,755 miles

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

previous welding repairs to sills & general vehicle corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2020 157,753 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

previous welding repairs to sills & general vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 154,923 miles

previous welding repairs to outer sills

Fail 25 Oct 2019 154,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack insecure rack to subframe mounting (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

previous welding repairs to outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,158 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

previous welding repairs to both sills

Fail 5 Oct 2018 152,100 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

previous welding repairs to both sills

Pass 29 Sep 2017 149,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,313 miles

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

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

general corrosion all areas

Fail 10 Oct 2016 144,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion all areas

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,566 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill showing corrosion

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed at rear

front to n/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

knock in steering

play in n/s and o/s front anti/roll bar bushes

registration plates deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 138,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement n/s and o/s chafing on road wheels (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer sill showing corrosion

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed at rear

front to n/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

knock in steering

play in n/s and o/s front anti/roll bar bushes

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,330 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2014 128,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,701 miles

n/s and o/s sills have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,461 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KS05 TZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS05 TZH, 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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KS05 TZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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