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MH05 KCG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KCG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,266 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,912 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs showing corossion ridges inner sides at edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs showing corossion ridges inner sides at edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,699 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSF AND NSF BRAKE DISCS SHOWING COROSSION RIDGES INNER SIDES AT EDGES.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,578 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD UNDER FUEL TANK LOOSE AND RATTLY.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,579 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 75,786 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,218 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,794 miles

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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MH05 KCG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MH05 KCG, 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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MH05 KCG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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