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BT05 BUW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,855 mi
Last recorded197,855 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 197,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 197,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi which is part of cat..onto manifold.. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 186,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 173,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 151,035 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 151,035 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,091 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 88,091 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 74,444 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter split .

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on inner edge .

o/s/r tyre tread worn yo 2mm on outer edge .

Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on inner edge .

o/s/r tyre tread worn yo 2mm on outer edge .

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,486 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 46,346 miles

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

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

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

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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BT05 BUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT05 BUW, 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 BUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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