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BN05 UGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,144 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 141,861 miles

Fuel hose leaking Leak off pipe from injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 126,517 miles

both rear outer sills corroded/holed

Fail 11 Sep 2018 126,517 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroded/holed

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 109,119 miles

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

n/s/f wiper rubber split

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2016 109,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

n/s/f wiper rubber split

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,482 miles

bolt missing out of bracket engine intake pipes

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

n/s/r tyre bald on edge of tread (recommend tyre)

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 101,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bolt missing out of bracket engine intake pipes

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

n/s/r tyre bald on edge of tread (recommend tyre)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,015 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,351 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,857 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,654 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 33,654 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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