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BT54 SXP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,415 mi
Last recorded179,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 179,415 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 179,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 167,886 miles

light damage on front bumper

Pass 17 Mar 2017 150,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage crashed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer sill holled

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 150,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage crashed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer sill holled

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 126,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 110,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,292 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 94,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,106 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 66,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,952 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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BT54 SXP 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 BT54 SXP, 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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BT54 SXP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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