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KU55 EDR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,504 mi
Last recorded147,504 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 EDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 147,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,746 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre shoulders very worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 135,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust rubber split.

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

Nearside rear tyre shoulders very worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,672 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front foglamps damaged

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake pads very low

front number plate deteriorated

front wipers smeering screen

handbrake requires ajustment

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit and has cuts in tred

rear brake pads and discs very low

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,623 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber split

near headlight beam pattern poor but still visible

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall not to cords

pas fluid below min

spare tyre worn low

washer aim poor

Fail 16 Sep 2011 93,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber split

near headlight beam pattern poor but still visible

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall not to cords

pas fluid below min

spare tyre worn low

washer aim poor

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,765 miles

nearsude rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2010 79,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearsude rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,032 miles

Advise front brake pads look low through wheels and difficult to see inner rear pad with wheels on.Could do with wheels off to confirm

Advise nearside rear tyre low on inner edge..may soon require attention

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,032 miles

Advise front brake pads look low through wheels and difficult to see inner rear pad with wheels on.Could do with wheels off to confirm

Advise nearside rear tyre low on inner edge..may soon require attention

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,985 miles

Both rear tyres bold on edges 195/65/15h

Front brake pads very low

Rear brake pads look low

Fail 7 Aug 2008 56,985 miles

Both rear tyres bold on edges 195/65/15h

Front brake pads very low

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

Rear brake pads look low

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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KU55 EDR 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 57.1%.

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 KU55 EDR, 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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KU55 EDR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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