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KT54 SJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 SJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 180,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LAMP ASSY DAMAGED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 166,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

gearbox mounting badly worn !!!engine jumps when taking up drive!!!!

offside front wheel arch plastic missing

Fail 18 Mar 2016 151,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

gearbox mounting badly worn !!!engine jumps when taking up drive!!!!

offside front wheel arch plastic missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,544 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 146,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2014 143,126 miles

N/S & O/S Front To Rear Brake Pipe Covered In Grease

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 135,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 125,923 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 125,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 113,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 113,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,669 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,704 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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KT54 SJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KT54 SJO, 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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KT54 SJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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