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BN05 HLW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,071 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,628 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 46,628 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,264 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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BN05 HLW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN05 HLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 HLW registered?

BN05 HLW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BN05 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HLW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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