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BG55 XHB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,776 mi
Last recorded151,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 151,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,772 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 140,772 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,813 miles

engine damp with oil

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 5 Dec 2014 105,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine damp with oil

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,459 miles

chip in screen

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,232 miles

under car muddy

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,091 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 50,089 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,655 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage but not showing white light.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,410 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 25,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside front wing

engine oil slightly low

outer part of fuel cap missing but still seals filler neck

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,542 miles

damage to offside front wing

engine oil slightly low

outer part of fuel cap missing but still seals filler neck

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 XHB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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