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KV55 YRJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,696 mi
Last recorded160,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 160,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper Trim Missing (Sharp Edge)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod ball Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 160,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper Trim Missing (Sharp Edge)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod ball Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 157,058 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 153,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2024 153,186 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2023 152,564 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Small chips on windscreen

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear leaf springs rusty

Rear Rear bumper rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 152,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Small chips on windscreen

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear leaf springs rusty

Rear Rear bumper rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,052 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 150,052 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 147,351 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 147,350 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 144,611 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,611 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 140,884 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 137,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2018 137,314 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 133,205 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 133,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 128,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 128,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 124,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 124,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 120,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,965 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,246 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch trim/ end of bumper missing

Rear brake pipes starting to fur up

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,800 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper quarters are missing and should be replaced.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,770 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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KV55 YRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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