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BL54 VRM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,433 mi
Last recorded162,433 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VRM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 153,863 miles

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

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2024 153,862 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,807 miles

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

Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 148,582 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 145,560 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 145,510 miles

Nearside Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill assembly as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Slight corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,954 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,253 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,922 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front both sides headlight lenses fading

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,922 miles

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front Steering rack insecure both sides (2.2.B.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front both sides headlight lenses fading

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 51,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,227 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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BL54 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL54 VRM, 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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BL54 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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