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RE05 KVT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,806 mi
Last recorded153,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 KVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 153,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2018 153,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT COIL SPRINGS AFTERMARKET LOWERED ITEMS FITTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

REAR SUSPENSION BEEN MODIFIED/ LOWERED

Pass 7 Mar 2017 149,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and both tyre walls cut and damaged (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer tyre wall cut /damaged and n/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

steering rack area damp and battery light on

Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and both tyre walls cut and damaged (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer tyre wall cut /damaged and n/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

steering rack area damp and battery light on

Fail 27 Feb 2015 132,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 122,106 miles

battery light on, battery not being charged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,027 miles

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

BATTERY LIGHT STAYING ON

HIGH LINE BRAKE LIGHT BULB REPLACED

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,489 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,352 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 66,758 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)

play in offside front wiper blade fixing.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,584 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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RE05 KVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 RE05 KVT, 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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RE05 KVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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