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BN05 UMW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,708 mi
Last recorded124,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 124,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Around (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 119,727 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,733 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 112,955 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 111,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Screen marked

washers weak

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,088 miles

Bumper taped

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gator clip broken / drive shaft noisy

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,034 miles

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

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

Nearside c/v boot split inner

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

headlights poor beam pattern

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 57,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,275 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,062 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,556 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 UMW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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