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MA05 KCU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,801 mi
Last recorded162,801 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 162,801 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 159,283 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 154,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 154,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre hi-level brake light inop

Fail 19 Feb 2018 151,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( above fuel tank ) both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under floor where held in the clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre hi-level brake light inop

Pass 2 Feb 2017 140,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f outer ft door surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,226 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 133,226 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 127,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

no tyre on spare wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 118,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes showing slight distortion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes showing slight distortion

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2011 90,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,349 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre large cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,563 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge/n/s rear tyre large cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge/n/s rear tyre large cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,076 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges & n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge with cuts to tread area close to limit

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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MA05 KCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MA05 KCU, 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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MA05 KCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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