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BT05 CAA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,673 mi
Last recorded151,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

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

welding repairs been made to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 26 Jun 2017 151,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

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

welding repairs been made to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,202 miles

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

oil leak

windscreen damage n/s

Pass 12 Jun 2015 141,339 miles

Large crack to nearside of windscreen not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil dampness to power sterring rack

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 141,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Large crack to nearside of windscreen not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil dampness to power sterring rack

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013

Both rear bumper end caps missing.

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

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges.

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Both rear bumper end caps missing.

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

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges.

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,627 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2012 120,450 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

no water in cooling system tank

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,029 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 96,579 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 96,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,402 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise spare wheel damaged badly tyre and wheel completely unserviceable

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,391 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,391 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,542 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 CAA 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 52.6%.

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 CAA, 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 CAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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