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BN05 UMJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 104,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,315 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal to OSR hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,171 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 45,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 36,780 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,041 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 27,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 UMJ 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 80%.

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 UMJ, 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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What year was BN05 UMJ registered?

BN05 UMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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