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BT54 TFJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,259 mi
Last recorded128,259 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,259 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,970 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,625 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,367 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 127,367 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,612 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,194 miles

centre brake light not working

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre out of shape around inner edge

spare wheel flat

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre out of shape around inner edge

spare wheel flat

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,753 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,029 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre brake light not working

nearside headlamp security

offside rear brake judder

oil leak

steering rack damp poss power steering fluid leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 120,029 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre brake light not working

nearside headlamp security

offside rear brake judder

oil leak

steering rack damp poss power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,030 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside headlamp security

nearside inner drive shaft gator split no ingress of dirt

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside rear brake judder

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

steering rack damp poss power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 115,993 miles

centre brake light not working

chips in windscreen

nearside headlamp security

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Feb 2012 115,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

chips in windscreen

nearside headlamp security

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,995 miles

centre brake light not working

chips in windscreen

nearside front inner drive shaft gator split

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

nearside headlamp security

rear seat belts not checked seats are folded up

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,259 miles

centre brake light not working

chips in windscreen

front brake discs rusty

rear brake imbalance

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Feb 2010 112,259 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre brake light not working

chips in windscreen

front brake discs rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s inner cv gaiter cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,766 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 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT54 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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