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KW54 HBZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 HBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 50% worn (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all suspension components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,514 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both bulbs dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst doing brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 50% worn (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,058 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,058 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s and high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,110 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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KW54 HBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW54 HBZ, 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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KW54 HBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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