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EX05 BMO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,572 mi
Last recorded220,572 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 220,572 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 220,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 215,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 215,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 199,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

spare wheel & carrier missing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 199,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

spare wheel & carrier missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 182,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 177,452 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 177,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,543 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 31,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,768 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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EX05 BMO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX05 BMO, 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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EX05 BMO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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