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BN05 UGY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

169,925 mi
Last recorded169,925 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 169,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 154,541 miles

Centre brake light not illuminating. Unable to determin if wired

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Slight play in nearside steering rack

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 154,539 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre brake light not illuminating. Unable to determin if wired

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Slight play in nearside steering rack

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 139,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 122,643 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 122,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,318 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 110,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,339 miles

near side front inner steering boot split

Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front inner steering boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,376 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

stone chip in windscreen but not in swept area

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,703 miles

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

stone chip in windscreen but not in swept area

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 UGY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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