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BL55 BDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 76,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,287 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,541 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 43,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,148 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,227 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,595 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,083 miles

Centre Rear brake lamp dim

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,578 miles

n/s/f rubber cover split on arb link

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,046 miles

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

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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BL55 BDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL55 BDO, 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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BL55 BDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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