MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills(both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills(both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion on sills and inner sills
Front Inner bothsides sills rusty
Front Lower bothsides outer sills rusty
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front ouer wall spliting
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion on n/s sill.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion on n/s sill
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion on n/s sill
wiper blades
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust box rusty
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal rubber worn
front brake pads worn low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BT05 BUE 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 65.2%.
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 BT05 BUE, 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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BT05 BUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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