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BV05 VFW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,622 mi
Last recorded162,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 162,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 158,264 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 158,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 152,975 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front windows tinted

Fail 25 Apr 2015 152,975 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front windows tinted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 149,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 134,813 miles

Battery insecure

Horn insecure

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recommend replace

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Oil leak recommend attention

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 134,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres on legal limit recommend replace

Horn insecure

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

Oil leak recommend attention

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 126,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,330 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,749 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 65,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 48,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,795 miles

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

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 VFW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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