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BN55 PXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,947 mi
Last recorded121,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,947 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

hand brake lever pulls high

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 181,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 180,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 178,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 178,399 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 176,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust heat shields insecure

under body covered in mud

Fail 23 Jul 2018 176,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust heat shields insecure

under body covered in mud

Pass 18 Jul 2017 172,367 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 172,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 167,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode at fuel tank and prior to flexi

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 167,878 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode at fuel tank and prior to flexi

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 153,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,087 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Sep 2013 120,222 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 160,222 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

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 PXW 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 69.6%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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