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KS54 HWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,321 miles

Nearside Front headlight output poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe very corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2021 146,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split open (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern at all and poor output (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from fuel tank backwards (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle massive brake imbalance across rear axle on service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight output poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe very corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake poor performance and very low reserve travel

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,040 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2019 143,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 134,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/clamp (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 104,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,576 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

mid exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,997 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust rubber missing but still adequately supported.

Pass 20 Feb 2011 59,246 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2010 48,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,498 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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KS54 HWP 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 81.3%.

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 KS54 HWP, 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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KS54 HWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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