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KV55 SVA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,489 mi
Last recorded166,489 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 SVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 166,489 miles

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

Nearside inner and outer sill under sealed

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

Offside inner and outer sill under sealed

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

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Oct 2021 166,481 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,625 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 153,656 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 153,656 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 145,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,339 miles

both outer sills have welded repairs

Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,158 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 114,041 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,910 miles

general corrosion to rear underside

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2014 100,905 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion to rear underside

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2013 87,929 miles

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,294 miles

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

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes unable to fully inspect due to fuel tank and metal covers

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,294 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes unable to fully inspect due to fuel tank and metal covers

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,793 miles

all 4 x tyres low tread

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 64,776 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 x tyres low tread

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,793 miles

offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,523 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,060 miles

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

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

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 SVA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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