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KY05 WSD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 WSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 159,681 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 151,879 miles

radiator lower mount damaged and not supporting the radiator

Fail 26 Feb 2018 151,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

radiator lower mount damaged and not supporting the radiator

Pass 28 Feb 2017 144,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 131,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres slightly deteriated

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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KY05 WSD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY05 WSD, 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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KY05 WSD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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