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BN05 ULL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,283 mi
Last recorded163,283 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 163,283 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle, several suspension, inner & outer sills rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2020 157,899 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens unit cracked slightly

No reverse light

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror lower glass missing

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

Outer sills rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/ pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 157,899 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing, see cords in cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens unit cracked slightly

No reverse light

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror lower glass missing

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

Outer sills rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/ pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 149,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 149,039 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 8 May 2018 142,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing/cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lense damaged

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

both rear tyres perishing

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

rear bumper rusty & n/s/r lower damaged

underside of vehicle several suspension components, wheels, subframes rusty

Fail 3 May 2018 142,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front > rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing/cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lense damaged

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

both rear tyres perishing

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

rear bumper rusty & n/s/r lower damaged

underside of vehicle several suspension components, wheels, subframes rusty

Pass 4 May 2017 137,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 137,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,638 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear abs wireing securing bracket broken

Fail 4 Apr 2016 117,638 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear abs wireing securing bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,620 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,620 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 47,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,562 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 29,155 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 May 2008 21,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 21,922 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 ULL 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 61.9%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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