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RY05 KFE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,046 mi
Last recorded147,046 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 KFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 147,046 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 147,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 132,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 132,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,353 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 118,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,997 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

ONE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING,BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,872 miles

battery light on (charging at 12.5v)

coolant leak above and through starter motor

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre low inner edge and perished

spare tyre is a directional

Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery light on (charging at 12.5v)

coolant leak above and through starter motor

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre low inner edge and perished

spare tyre is a directional

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,123 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,123 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,496 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,408 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,408 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,960 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal anti slip smooth on one edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,960 miles

brake pedal anti slip smooth on one edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,408 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,040 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,892 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,533 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)

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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RY05 KFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RY05 KFE, 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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RY05 KFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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