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KY05 ZWC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

225,422 mi
Last recorded225,422 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 ZWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 225,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 219,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 215,388 miles

Front both front headlights deteriorated

Front both steering inner rack ends have slight play

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 215,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill not seam welded at bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 211,093 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 28 Jul 2016 211,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 206,106 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 206,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 203,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 203,685 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 201,660 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip pad incomplete

Fail 10 Jun 2013 201,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip pad incomplete

Pass 12 Jun 2012 195,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 195,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 180,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 180,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 114,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear gear box mount

rear heat sheild lose

Fail 24 May 2010 114,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear gear box mount

rear heat sheild lose

Pass 28 May 2009 55,196 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,065 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 55,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,437 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

n/s inner cv boot split

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 ZWC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KY05 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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