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BN55 OKS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,018 mi
Last recorded188,018 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 188,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 176,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 165,325 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 165,313 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 155,248 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 155,248 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 149,938 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 149,877 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,687 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on Edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working NO PLATE LAMPS INOP (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE BRAKE LIGHT INOP (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,352 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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BN55 OKS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OKS, 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 BN55 OKS registered?

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

Is BN55 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 OKS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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