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BP54 LTJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

216,580 mi
Last recorded216,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 216,580 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 216,580 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 216,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Inter cooler insecure under bonnet

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure Engine/gearbox mount bolt snapped but mount and engine still held (6.1.D.1b)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 203,108 miles

engine showing previous oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 190,330 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 190,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 179,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 179,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 170,270 miles

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

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

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

items hanging from interior mirror, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Aug 2013 170,270 miles

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

items hanging from interior mirror, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,161 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 147,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 131,544 miles

heatshield loose

oil leak

springs corroded and worn

flexy hoses deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2011 131,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flexy hoses deteriorated

heatshield loose

oil leak

springs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 106,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,815 miles

o/s wiper arm bent but still clearing screen

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 86,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s wiper arm bent but still clearing screen

oil leak

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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BP54 LTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BP54 LTJ, 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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BP54 LTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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