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ET05 BXK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,665 mi
Last recorded132,665 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 BXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,665 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 132,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 130,655 miles

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)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,893 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 127,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,786 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 125,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,143 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,922 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1 of 2 nearside windscreen washers inoperative

1 of 2 offside windscreen washers inoperative

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ET05 BXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ET05 BXK, 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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ET05 BXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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