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BP54 OLV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside long view mirror damaged

lower gearbox mount deteriorating

oil leak engine areas

oil residue offside gearbox driveshaft seal areas

under body general corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside long view mirror damaged

lower gearbox mount deteriorating

oil leak engine areas

oil residue offside gearbox driveshaft seal areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,174 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 103,174 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,844 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,741 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,106 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,047 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP54 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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