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BN05 UDW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,810 mi
Last recorded108,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,155 miles

Hand brake free play on limits

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 106,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake free play on limits

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 96,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 96,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,317 miles

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

Front pads low

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,317 miles

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

Front pads low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,206 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,206 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,673 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,082 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,082 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

ofside rear bumper missing

ofside rear tyer perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,062 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,062 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

O/s/r bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 43,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,354 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 UDW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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