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BW05 EHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,954 mi
Last recorded244,954 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 EHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 244,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 240,275 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 240,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 235,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth very near limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth very near limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 234,043 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 231,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 231,037 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction o/s sunvisor cannot be locked upwards (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 228,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 221,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 213,483 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 213,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 209,758 miles

Nearside Front inner cv gaitor

both outer sills coroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 209,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner cv gaitor

both outer sills coroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 205,730 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 205,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 201,913 miles

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

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

screen cracked centre lower and offside centre

Pass 12 Nov 2014 197,433 miles

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

crack in screen across lower part

lense missing on o/s side repeater

Pass 13 Aug 2013 191,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

centre and rear exhaust sections corrodied / poor condition

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 13 Aug 2013 191,612 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corrodied / poor condition

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 22 Aug 2012 178,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 178,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 152,913 miles

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

anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,763 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 99,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,907 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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BW05 EHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BW05 EHL, 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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BW05 EHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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