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FD05 BNV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,934 mi
Last recorded142,934 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,193 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,788 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,447 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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FD05 BNV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD05 BNV, 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 FD05 BNV registered?

FD05 BNV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FD05 BNV safe to buy?

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