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BT05 CDY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,065 mi
Last recorded162,065 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 162,065 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 162,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 160,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 160,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,668 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,429 miles

off side front outer cv joint knocking slightly on full lock

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,429 miles

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

off side front outer cv joint knocking slightly on full lock

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,197 miles

front number plate cracked

rear 1/4 bumper missing

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

slight seepage of oil fron n/s/f steering gaitor

Pass 27 May 2009 34,039 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Fail 27 May 2009 34,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 17,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

CLUTCH VERY WEAK

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 CDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CDY, 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 CDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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