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BN05 HJJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,772 mi
Last recorded173,772 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 173,772 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corroded

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))

Multiple points of corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 173,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. Multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. Multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. Multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake discs heavily corroded

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))

Multiple points of corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 85,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 85,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,028 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 160,021 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 154,589 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 152,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 152,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,179 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

N S F TYRE NEAR LIMIT

N S R TYRE PERRISHED

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 141,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

N S F TYRE NEAR LIMIT

N S R TYRE PERRISHED

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 125,166 miles

slight binding osr brakes.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,943 miles

incorrect milage entered on original failure sheet

Fail 6 Apr 2010 22,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,619 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,886 miles

damage to o/s screen not in view

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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BN05 HJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN05 HJJ, 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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BN05 HJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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