CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV05 UEA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

218,700 mi
Last recorded218,700 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 UEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 218,700 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 218,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 198,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 194,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 194,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 177,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 177,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop links both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 160,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 160,939 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,426 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 142,415 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery warning light on

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake fluid level below max.

centre ext. haet shield loose

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f tyre low on tread

roof rack fitted-full of ladders

slight damage to o/s lower sil .lip

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 127,794 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 113,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,547 miles

brake fluid level getting low

ext. system getting rusty in places

front brake pads getting low

general wear on front discs

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

oversized tax disc holder used

small cracks in o/s/f screen

small dents in n/s/f rim

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,671 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV05 UEA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 KV05 UEA, 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

How do I check the history of KV05 UEA?

You can check the full history of KV05 UEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV05 UEA registered?

KV05 UEA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is KV05 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 UEA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV05 UEA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV05 UEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.