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BJ05 JSV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,361 mi
Last recorded56,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drive belt damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2025 47,215 miles

Front headlamp patterns weak

o/s/f Disc corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,435 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 24,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 24,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 18,879 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 17,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres perishing/cracking on tread

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread & side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres perishing/cracking on tread

slight lump on nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very small bulge on nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,954 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 12,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,891 miles

ADVISE TO TIGHTEN UP SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 11,891 miles

ADVISE TO TIGHTEN UP SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 10,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,928 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

travel in hand brake

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,032 miles

slight damp oil leak from around nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,168 miles

wiper blades warn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,899 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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BJ05 JSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BJ05 JSV, 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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BJ05 JSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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