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BG55 XLC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 12 Jul 2022 91,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,088 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 72,096 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 72,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,718 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 58,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc surface outer corroded

Offside Front Tyre low on far inner edge

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 May 2015 35,133 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished but not exposing tyre structure at time of test.

Signs of corrosion on brake pipes. (front to rear)

Slight corrosion on exhaust system and hangers.

Pass 7 May 2014 28,744 miles

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2013 22,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 6,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 5,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 3,874 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 XLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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