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BG05 TYF

2005 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect109,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TYF
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 148,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner body sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outter body sills chassis areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2021 142,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

play in steering

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 142,442 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

play in steering

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 138,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear copper brake pipes have poorly fitted

oil leaks

play in steering

stone chip on the windscreen

various body and chassis areas coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 18 Dec 2019 138,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear copper brake pipes have poorly fitted

oil leaks

play in steering

stone chip on the windscreen

various body and chassis areas coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 22 Dec 2018 131,097 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

cuts in both front tyres

oil leaks

various body and chassie areas coroded

Fail 22 Dec 2018 131,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

cuts in both front tyres

oil leaks

various body and chassie areas coroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,101 miles

under sills surface rust

Fail 2 Jan 2018 125,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake pipe surface rust

under sills surface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 110,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,908 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,924 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,595 miles

slight deterioration exhaust box

Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,584 miles

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

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

slight deterioration exhaust box

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,226 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,223 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2010 71,237 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,222 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid resorvoir level low

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,859 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

spare wheel mounting loose

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo Connect?

Based on 113,872 MOT tests across 15,797 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,161
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
15,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 515
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BG05 TYF is a 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,933 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 Tourneo Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 558 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 TYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Tourneo Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Tourneo Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 TYF is a 2005 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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