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BT54 ZXP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

162,332 mi
Last recorded162,332 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 162,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Fail 2 Oct 2025

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 20 Sep 2024

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 161,073 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 160,765 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 148,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passengers seat not fitted.Rear.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,137 miles

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,212 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 89,624 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre on tread limits

offside rear wrap around bumper cover missing

Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,624 miles

offside front tyre on tread limits

offside rear wrap around bumper cover missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

anti slip devices on brake and clutch pedals deteriorated

offside rear bumper cover missing

Fail 31 Dec 2013 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

anti slip devices on brake and clutch pedals deteriorated

offside rear bumper cover missing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,518 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 67,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,577 miles

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

anti-slip rubbers on brake and clutch pedals in poor condition

outer cover on offside rear bumper missing

slight play in nearside front anti-roll link arm

Fail 9 Jan 2012 56,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

anti-slip rubbers on brake and clutch pedals in poor condition

outer cover on offside rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,155 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,424 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 32,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,432 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 22,417 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,852 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 ZXP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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