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BN55 OCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

243,092 mi
Last recorded243,092 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 243,092 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill completely rotten within 30cm of leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill rotten within 30cm of leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 237,546 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. one leak looks to be coming from oil cooler seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear drum slighting dragging when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 237,539 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both reg plate bulbs missing. replaced with new bulbs but still not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. one leak looks to be coming from oil cooler seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear drum slighting dragging when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 231,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 231,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 224,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 216,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 204,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 194,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 183,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 171,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 159,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wiper blade noisey and smearing slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,139 miles

front brake pads low

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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BN55 OCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN55 OCJ, 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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BN55 OCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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