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KU55 FLN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,513 mi
Last recorded160,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 160,513 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 160,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 150,637 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear of sill under (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion is visible when the sliding door is open (above the sill in the rear corner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 143,715 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge and tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing front U shape bolt broken (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off insecure due to being damaged (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion is visible when the sliding door is open (above the sill in the rear corner) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively tight spot when spun (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,986 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,664 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 132,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,535 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,132 miles

3rd/high level brake light not working

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,893 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,642 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,610 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,889 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 FLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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