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RE05 KXK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,529 mi
Last recorded196,529 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 196,529 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 196,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 190,109 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

temporary repair on exhaust

Fail 11 Jan 2018 190,109 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

temporary repair on exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2017 186,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 181,291 miles

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)

advise offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2016 181,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rears at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

advise offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2015 171,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 171,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 147,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,445 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 119,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,694 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,691 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,101 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,714 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE05 KXK, 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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What year was RE05 KXK registered?

RE05 KXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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