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KY55 XUR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,287 mi
Last recorded148,287 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XUR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 148,287 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS & OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 147,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 144,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 142,090 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 142,090 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 138,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 135,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 135,681 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer part of sill in the middle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 124,026 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 128,218 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 128,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 164,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount weak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 164,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount weak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 159,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 159,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

reverse light inop

Fail 16 Aug 2012 155,858 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

one exhuast rubber perished, but exhaut is adequatley supported

Pass 16 Aug 2012 155,858 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

one exhuast rubber perished, but exhaut is adequatley supported

Pass 19 Aug 2011 135,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 135,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,030 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 27 Aug 2010 111,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,184 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 87,184 miles

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

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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KY55 XUR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY55 XUR, 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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KY55 XUR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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