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BL55 BFO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,962 mi
Last recorded202,962 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 202,962 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 193,405 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 193,405 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 193,162 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all exhaust and rubber are deteriorated

rear bumper damaged/corroded/end cap missing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 177,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 177,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light damaged (1.4.A.2f)

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

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 164,646 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light source

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,343 miles

osr light damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 119,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,435 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no high level brake light

ns lower mirror glass broken

osr lense broken

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 85,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,941 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 69,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,676 miles

front brake pads worn to approx.2mm

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 BFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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