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BW05 EPE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,628 mi
Last recorded181,628 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 181,628 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 181,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 176,660 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 176,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 172,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 172,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 161,630 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 161,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 156,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 156,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 150,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 144,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 137,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear sill slighly damaged

nearside front inner drive shaft bootsplit

offside front wheel rim slighly dented

surpect front brake pads getting low advise check

Fail 17 Aug 2010 137,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear sill slighly damaged

nearside front inner drive shaft bootsplit

offside front wheel rim slighly dented

surpect front brake pads getting low advise check

Pass 13 Jul 2009 132,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 97,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 97,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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)

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 EPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BW05 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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