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BV05 ODR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,225 mi
Last recorded188,225 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ODR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 188,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 187,763 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

spare wheel insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 175,495 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 174,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 169,729 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front inner and outer corroded through but not within prescribed area.

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

front steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2019 169,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front inner and outer corroded through but not within prescribed area.

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

front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2018 167,886 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

No reverse lights

Small chip in windscreen

o\s\f brake disc corroded.

o\s\f brake pipe feeding flexy starting to corrode.

o\s\r tyre tread starting to crack.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 167,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

No reverse lights

Small chip in windscreen

o\s\f brake disc corroded.

o\s\f brake pipe feeding flexy starting to corrode.

o\s\r tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 165,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear compensator to flexis steel x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded + nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear compensator x2 steel (DAMP ASWELL) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 158,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 145,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 101,506 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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BV05 ODR 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 72.2%.

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 BV05 ODR, 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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BV05 ODR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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