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BT05 CDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,288 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,685 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,853 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside and on legal limit

both front tyres wearing on the inside and on legal limit

n/s inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,853 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside and on legal limit

both front tyres wearing on the inside and on legal limit

n/s inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,514 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,690 miles

drivers seat is stiff to slide backwards and forwards

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,777 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2010 39,999 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,421 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2008 24,742 miles

Offside lower(small) mirror damaged

Spare tyre worn down below the limit

Fail 16 May 2008 24,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn down more than 75%

High level brake light not working

Offside lower(small) mirror damaged

Spare tyre worn down below the limit

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 CDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CDE, 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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What year was BT05 CDE registered?

BT05 CDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BT05 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 CDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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