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KY55 XVD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 151,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 151,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,472 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 143,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 137,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 137,709 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2014 133,464 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear

Fail 15 Jan 2014 133,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,629 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 129,629 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,298 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 112,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 101,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2008 58,850 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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