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KV05 VSM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,834 mi
Last recorded139,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 139,834 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 139,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 121,269 miles

front tyres low on edge

n/s mirror cracked

o/s beam pattern poor

Fail 15 May 2014 121,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres low on edge

n/s mirror cracked

o/s beam pattern poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,747 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,489 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,489 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 55,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2009 55,771 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,414 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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KV05 VSM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSM, 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 KV05 VSM registered?

KV05 VSM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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