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KS54 LWZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,473 mi
Last recorded161,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 147,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 143,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 143,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 133,826 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 14 Jan 2012 120,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

diesel smell from engine

offside rear anti roll bar link mounting has been welded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

spare wheel insecure & below limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2012 120,778 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

diesel smell from engine

offside rear anti roll bar link mounting has been welded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

spare wheel insecure & below limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,342 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 101,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,019 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 80,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 661,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 66,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,694 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 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is KS54 LWZ safe to buy?

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