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KS54 LVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,911 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,252 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 147,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,387 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 136,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight bind rear wheels (both)

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

Wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,517 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,345 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 120,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,353 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 109,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,023 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 98,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,264 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,423 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 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 KS54 LVJ, 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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What year was KS54 LVJ registered?

KS54 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is KS54 LVJ safe to buy?

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