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DE55 BSU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,702 mi
Last recorded144,702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,702 miles

Offside Front brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear brake pipes rusty

All chassis show light rust

Central Exhaust rusty and temp repaired

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 143,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshields partially loose

Fail 13 Dec 2018 143,803 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 132,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 132,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,526 miles

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

Light surface corrosion to rear sections of front to rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight plat to steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Sep 2015 122,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Slight plat to steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Aug 2014 107,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2014 107,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,785 miles

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

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

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Aug 2012 93,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 89,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,265 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,376 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,024 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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DE55 BSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE55 BSU, 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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DE55 BSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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