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BN05 LHY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,746 mi
Last recorded141,746 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush worn

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar D bush worn

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2023 139,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,516 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower flexy joint corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 131,045 miles

Central Front Lower Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower flexy joint corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LPG FITTED

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 127,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LPG FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,213 miles

LPG FITTED O EMMISSION

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 124,213 miles

LPG FITTED O EMMISSION

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lpg fitted 0 emmission

Fail 30 Aug 2019 124,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

lpg fitted 0 emmission

Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,855 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 57,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing lpg (7.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,380 miles

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

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

some damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 53,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 20,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,556 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 16,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,281 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 LHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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