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BN05 LFA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 145,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper end caps missing

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

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 14 Dec 2017 139,569 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside trim insecure on door

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper end caps missing

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

wipers not working fast speed

Fail 13 Dec 2017 139,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside trim insecure on door

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper end caps missing

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

wipers not working fast speed

Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 134,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 128,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,239 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 119,239 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,933 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 110,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 17,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2008 13,141 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,141 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 LFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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