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EY05 BJU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 142,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 134,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 351,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,372 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads low.

offside rear bumper end cap missing.

offside rear tyre part worn and perished.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 104,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,673 miles

front exhaust rubber split

o/s rear bumper quarter missing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,187 miles

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

o/s rear bumper quarter missing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 82,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,720 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 61,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,671 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,537 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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EY05 BJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY05 BJU, 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 EY05 BJU registered?

EY05 BJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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