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KV55 JXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,266 mi
Last recorded212,266 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 JXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 212,266 miles

brake pipes painted

heavily wax oiled

slight play front droplinks

Fail 7 Jul 2017 211,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 207,982 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 207,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box & tail pipe (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 205,623 miles

sills/back sills rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 179,696 miles

Both front tyres have worn inside and outside edges

rear brakes have slight warpage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 160,559 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 160,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 133,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 133,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 91,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,924 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

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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KV55 JXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KV55 JXW, 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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KV55 JXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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