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BN05 TKV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,392 mi
Last recorded138,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,392 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 138,392 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,860 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 136,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Inner and outer sills, both sides, holed by corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 127,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 127,068 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 123,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 120,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 116,833 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 108,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 102,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 102,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 90,059 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 72,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2011 72,546 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

damage to bottom of radiater noted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

damage to bottom of radiater noted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,385 miles

bottom of radiator damaged not leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,385 miles

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

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

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

bottom of radiator damaged not leaking

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 TKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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