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EA05 BXJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,924 miles

one number plate light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2020 69,924 miles

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

one number plate light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,597 miles

Radiator support cradle damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2015 61,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2015 61,974 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,139 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,810 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 41,810 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EA05 BXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 EA05 BXJ, 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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What year was EA05 BXJ registered?

EA05 BXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 BXJ safe to buy?

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