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KU05 DDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 DDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 157,635 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 157,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 152,132 miles

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

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 14 May 2016 152,132 miles

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

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

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 142,995 miles

front brake pads appear worn

high level brake light not working

near side fog light not as bright as off side

near side rear tyre worn on edge

power steering fluid low

Fail 24 Apr 2015 142,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads appear worn

high level brake light not working

near side fog light not as bright as off side

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

power steering fluid low

Pass 9 May 2014 131,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 9 May 2014 131,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel long

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 18 May 2013 122,741 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 122,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,039 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 90,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,696 miles

oil leak engine contaminating drivebelt requires further inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2009 51,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak engine contaminating drivebelt requires further inspection

wheel alignment required

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,702 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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KU05 DDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KU05 DDE, 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 KU05 DDE registered?

KU05 DDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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