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BN55 PYS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,121 mi
Last recorded193,121 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 193,121 miles

charging light on

radiator panel damaged

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroding [ may need attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills extensive welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged and perished [ ATTENTION ] 12yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair performance low may need attention soon (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 184,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) past service standards / advise repair ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / devoid of tread / advise replacement

Offside Rear bumper corner cover missing

Offside Rear tyre over 20 years old

coolant rad loose

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 184,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) past service standards / advise repair ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / devoid of tread / advise replacement

Offside Rear bumper corner cover missing

Offside Rear tyre over 20 years old

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant rad loose

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 175,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 175,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 175,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole outer sill badly corroded /badly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole outer sill badly corroded / badly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 171,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery loose

brake anti slip worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2017 171,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery loose

brake anti slip worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 May 2016 125,627 miles

exhaust corroded

slight dampness on steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 125,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight dampness on steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,979 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 114,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield loose

spare tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,466 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 104,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 104,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,652 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 99,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,822 miles

front tyres worn inner edges , slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,822 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges , slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 77,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil levek low

travel hand brake

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

oil levek low

travel hand brake

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,487 miles

NSR bumper end cap missing Brake fluid level low Front tyres worn badly on inner edges Front valance lower trim missing Brake pedal slightly spongy OSR brake reading slightly fluctuating Park brake travel high

Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

NSR bumper end cap missing Brake fluid level low Front tyres worn badly on inner edges Front valance lower trim missing Brake pedal slightly spongy OSR brake reading slightly fluctuating Park brake travel high

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 PYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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