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BV05 VJF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 189,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 189,459 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 182,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 182,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi and rear tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 173,255 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 173,255 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 164,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 164,709 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 164,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 152,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 152,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 142,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 107,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,417 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VJF, 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 VJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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