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BT05 BXZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,780 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

vehicle from underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,480 miles

Brake pedal rubber getting worn

Nail in off side rear tyre

Near side rear anti-roll bar link ball joints getting worn

Off side front lower mirror cracked

Off side rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit, inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 25 Oct 2016 109,464 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber getting worn

Nail in off side rear tyre

Near side rear anti-roll bar link ball joints getting worn

Off side front lower mirror cracked

Off side rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit, inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,792 miles

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

Front brake pipes coroding

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,667 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,667 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,914 miles

The spare wheel is missing !!!

Fail 5 Dec 2012 81,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The spare wheel is missing !!!

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,463 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 21,036 miles

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

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 BXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT05 BXZ, 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 BXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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