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BV05 VHC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,532 mi
Last recorded142,532 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody crosion

Fail 18 Aug 2026 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody crosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 140,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 139,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 139,030 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,258 miles

Coolant leak

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

underbody crosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 135,445 miles

Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,778 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Fail 30 Jul 2016 110,775 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Pass 30 May 2015 102,725 miles

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

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 94,814 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 94,814 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,139 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,456 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,329 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,274 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 VHC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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