MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak noted
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bar can be freely moved (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak noted
Slight play to offside front track rod end.
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play
Offside Rear tyre perished
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal nearside & offside seals (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
vehicle has a oil leak (around the oil filter area)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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EX05 BPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EX05 BPV, 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 BPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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