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BP54 OUE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,452 mi
Last recorded191,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 OUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 191,452 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 191,452 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 184,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 177,561 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 170,039 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 166,944 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 166,944 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 162,195 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 162,195 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 153,902 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 153,902 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 135,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 126,425 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 126,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 111,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,355 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 90,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,822 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 69,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front fog lamp smashed

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 OUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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