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MV05 KYB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,863 mi
Last recorded150,863 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 KYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,863 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high density black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 144,644 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2022 144,631 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,113 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,164 miles

Front Coil spring worn s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has heavy corrosion but not holed yet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroding

exhaust corroding

rear bumper corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2019 133,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring worn s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has heavy corrosion but not holed yet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroding

exhaust corroding

rear bumper corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering rack weeping oil

Fail 8 Jun 2018 129,035 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,463 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has repair tape on it (1.3.2d)

Oil leak from engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres becoming perish in treads

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre pipe hanger replaced with cable ties

exhaust rear silencer hanger missing,system still supported

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2017 125,443 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wire (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wire (1.9.2a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has repair tape on it (1.3.2d)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres becoming perish in treads

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre pipe hanger replaced with cable ties

exhaust rear silencer hanger missing,system still supported

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,176 miles

covers on floors and engine

Fail 9 Jun 2016 121,093 miles

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

covers on floors and engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 115,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 109,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,624 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,623 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,801 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,295 miles

advised brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 35,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,715 miles

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

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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MV05 KYB 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 57.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 MV05 KYB, 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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MV05 KYB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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