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KV55 OYS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,226 miles

Surface corrosion to various underside sections which retain structural integrity

Pass 16 May 2025 88,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper and lower crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 86,325 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper and lower crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,695 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded throughout. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,788 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 81,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,271 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both leaf springs are corroded.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear structure in various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Screw in tyre tread.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear STRONG ADVISE: Leaf spring is corroded.

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of body (underside). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,762 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember, under vehicle and in load area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 78,755 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper, sharp edges due to corrotion. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember, under vehicle and in load area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,622 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 76,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broken also front flexible broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,226 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bumper corroded and weak

Fail 11 Jul 2018 74,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bumper corroded and weak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,640 miles

Rear bumper excessively corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 68,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear bumper excessively corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,182 miles

Main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,182 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,558 miles

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

Rear bumper corroded and weak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Rear bumper corroded and weak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,259 miles

Coolant leak

both front inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,394 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,766 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,766 miles

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

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

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 OYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KV55 OYS, 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 OYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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