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BG55 XJJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,251 mi
Last recorded90,251 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,251 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Broken lamp lens (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Charging lamp on.

Coolant radiator lower bracket damaged radiator not supported.

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

Nearside slight wear in steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO RADIATOR AND MOUNTING BRACKET.

CHARGING LIGHT ON.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,232 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 70,232 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)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,556 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,488 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 XJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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