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BV05 ODY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ODY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,294 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,558 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 99,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,927 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,825 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,971 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,843 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,551 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,512 miles

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 24 Feb 2011 49,287 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,867 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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BV05 ODY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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