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WV55 KYU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,694 mi
Last recorded153,694 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 153,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 144,004 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED--REAR EXHAUST SECTION SMALL BLOW AND HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 17 Nov 2017 144,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb mtg fault (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides - outer (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED--REAR EXHAUST SECTION SMALL BLOW AND HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,763 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edge.

Front Brake Disc's Corroded Slightly On Inner Face Edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 133,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edge.

Front Brake Disc's Corroded Slightly On Inner Face Edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,526 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 124,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,867 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGE--O/S/R FOG LIGHT TAPE REPAIRED

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,726 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges , engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 94,326 miles

oil sump pan rusty and slightly leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,541 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,281 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light in op

n/s wiper blade splitting

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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WV55 KYU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV55 KYU, 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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WV55 KYU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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