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ML05 KUN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 KUN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

smokey when starting

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,598 miles

front droplinks have slight play

headlights misting

radiator bracket corroding

under vehicle corroding but not holed

Fail 7 Mar 2024 114,598 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reg light out

front droplinks have slight play

front radiator bracket is corroding

headlight lenses misting

under vehicle showing some signs of corrosion but not holed

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,837 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and body has corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2023 113,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2022 111,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,526 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 98,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,261 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 922,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin ( slight - required soon ) (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall / thread worn ( limit-required soon ) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ( heavy )

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin ( slight - required soon ) (3.5.1g)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicators not working ( wing mounted ) (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall / thread worn ( limit-required soon ) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside (both) (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ( heavy )

Pass 4 Jul 2015 74,196 miles

No acceleration detected

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,778 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,401 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,020 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 420,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,709 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,041 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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ML05 KUN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML05 KUN, 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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ML05 KUN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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