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BN05 LFM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

211,668 mi
Last recorded211,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 211,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts all over (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner outer wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 205,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 200,768 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all parts included under body surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 198,459 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 198,459 miles

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 198,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 18 Jan 2019 197,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 181,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 159,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,272 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 120,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery not secure

o/s/r reg lamp holder not secure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 109,811 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 98,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,394 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,292 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 LFM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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