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BT05 CBF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 96,932 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,494 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,716 miles

front tyres wearing low

play in nearside front anti roll bar link (CLOSE TO FAIL)

rear brakes not visible for inspection (drums)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,305 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link gaitor split but preventing the ingress of dirt

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,808 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bracket on rear axle beam fouling exhaust

Pass 18 May 2011 39,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre has got cut on the side wall but not deep enogh to reach the cords

Fail 18 May 2011 39,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre has got cut on the side wall but not deep enogh to reach the cords

Fail 18 May 2010 33,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 33,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,522 miles

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 CBF 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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