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BT54 WBE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,908 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 118,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 113,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,679 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 99,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 95,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,057 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,055 miles

Emissions not tested due to major fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking DANGEROUS! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,939 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,133 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,833 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,833 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,469 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 58,469 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,183 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,183 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,867 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 WBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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