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ML05 KUO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,497 mi
Last recorded150,497 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,497 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 150,495 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe in clips near front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside sill near leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides and both long (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 132,084 miles

Emissions not tested Tailpipe missing, unable to insert probe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides and both long (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,723 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 108,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Reverse lamps are not working

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 77,330 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,891 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,563 miles

slight chip on windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,325 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 39,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,572 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 KUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ML05 KUO, 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 KUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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