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SK05 KWC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,899 mi
Last recorded161,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 KWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 161,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 164,244 miles

Battery insecure battery tray (1.9.1)

Centre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill complete (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill complete (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front both brake discs corroded

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge and slightly damaged on centre

chip in centre of front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 159,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 152,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 146,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 124,628 miles

front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,085 miles

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

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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SK05 KWC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SK05 KWC, 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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SK05 KWC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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