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BX05 DSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,533 mi
Last recorded74,533 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,530 miles

Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 72,184 miles

clutch pedal anti slip misssing

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2018 72,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip misssing

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,717 miles

battery light on

both front tyres worn heavily inner edge just legal

both rear bumper end caps missing

clutch anti slip missing

nsf lower wing mirror glass cracked

osf door check strap loose

small oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

battery light on

both front tyres worn heavily inner edge just legal

both rear bumper end caps missing

clutch anti slip missing

nsf lower wing mirror glass cracked

osf door check strap loose

small oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 68,754 miles

Offside Front door check strap loose

battery light staying on poss charge fault

clutch pedal anti slip missing

ns and os lower wing mirror cracked

small oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 68,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front door check strap loose

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap re fitted (6.1.C.1)

battery light staying on poss charge fault

clutch pedal anti slip missing

ns and os lower wing mirror cracked

small oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 65,798 miles

battery light on dash

n/s/f and o/s/f wide view mirrors cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner side walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side walls

Pass 15 May 2014 62,719 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 62,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,409 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewall

o/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,781 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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BX05 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX05 DSZ, 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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BX05 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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