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KU05 WXV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

247,907 mi
Last recorded247,907 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 WXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 247,907 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 247,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 240,119 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pair (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Feb 2023 240,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 236,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 234,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 224,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush minor movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 224,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush minor movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 219,993 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp glass missing

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and strength reduced but not within a prescribed area

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 219,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass missing

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and strength reduced but not within a prescribed area

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 210,800 miles

exhaust corroded and minor leakage

Pass 23 May 2016 193,536 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 193,536 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 169,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 145,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 125,052 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 104,370 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 31 May 2011 96,670 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 96,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 88,816 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 66,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 WXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KU05 WXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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KU05 WXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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