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KS05 XGA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,228 mi
Last recorded215,228 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 XGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 215,228 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))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 215,228 miles

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 209,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion/surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2018 196,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges wearing badly

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 196,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Not connected (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Wiring bracket not fastened (3.4.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Wiring bracket not fastened (3.4.4)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges wearing badly

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 164,010 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 164,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016
Pass 24 Jan 2015 116,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 111,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 101,207 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 101,207 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 90,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 80,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 50,430 miles

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

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 XGA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KS05 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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