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BL55 HWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

252,674 mi
Last recorded252,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 252,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear t front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear under sill corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2026 252,674 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear t front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear under sill corroded

Pass 1 Jan 2025 251,234 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside under sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear under sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Dec 2024 251,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside under sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear under sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2024 243,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 239,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 238,220 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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 237,490 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 235,628 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 235,628 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 234,303 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both sides rear sills holed outside prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 233,882 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear corrofed (2.4.B.1a)

both sills and under sills corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 233,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 232,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 232,529 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 226,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 226,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 195,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 166,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 110,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear 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 HWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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