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CA54 BMU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 127,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,960 miles

battery discharged

both front inner brake pads look worn

coolant leak

o/s/r tyre on the wear indicators

Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

battery discharged

both front inner brake pads look worn

coolant leak

o/s/r tyre on the wear indicators

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,185 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,986 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,210 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 61,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight scoring to n/s rear brake disc

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,163 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,657 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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CA54 BMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CA54 BMU, 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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CA54 BMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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