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BN05 JKY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,129 mi
Last recorded190,129 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 190,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust section poor condition on flexi joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened roll corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front FLEXI CORRODED ON JOINT

Nearside Rear DROP LINK MOUNT CORRODED

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 178,264 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 154,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,859 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear heat shields insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2020 145,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear heat shields insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2019 136,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 124,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,484 miles

Offside Front wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,068 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 106,068 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,894 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 96,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,819 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,808 miles

passenger seat base securing device inop

slight engine oil leak

wipers req adjustment

Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,053 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns rear brake binding slightly

os rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,053 miles

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

ns rear brake binding slightly

os rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,458 miles

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

front brake pads approx 65% worn

Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads approx 65% worn

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 JKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BN05 JKY, 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 JKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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