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BG55 ORF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,608 mi
Last recorded157,608 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ORF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

previous repairs covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2024 148,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 142,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,259 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sill's have welding repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 111,242 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 104,852 miles

Nearside Front sill repair covered in underseal.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s sill's are corroded and have welding repairs

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 94,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has bad perishing and puts exposing cords on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,507 miles

both side sills and floor rusty

exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,093 miles

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

suspect engine misfire on start-up

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspect engine misfire on start-up

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,994 miles

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

O/S/F INNER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE ON DOOR CARD O/S/F INNER DOOR HANDLE YOU PULL TO OPEN STICKING CLUTCH SLIPPING

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,866 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,618 miles

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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BG55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG55 ORF, 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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BG55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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