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BT55 XDJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,099 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 135,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,938 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015
Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,590 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 51,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 27,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front washers inop but offside washer jets providing sufficient water

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,920 miles

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

advise nearside front washers inop but offside washer jets providing sufficient water

Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,576 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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BT55 XDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BT55 XDJ, 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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BT55 XDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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