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BV05 VCG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,980 mi
Last recorded168,980 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 168,980 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 166,151 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,165 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 143,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 143,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear upper brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar links have slight play

near side front tyre on 1.6mm

off side rear upper brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 123,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wide angle mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2012 110,805 miles

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

off side blind spot mirror damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2012 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

off side blind spot mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2011 86,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 86,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre not repairable

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pads worn low discs liped

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre not repairabel

pads worn low discs liped

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,549 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)

small mirror damaged off side door mirror

Fail 12 Mar 2009 56,549 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

small mirror damaged off side door mirror

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres on limit

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 VCG 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 61.1%.

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 BV05 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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