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FD05 BTE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,582 mi
Last recorded158,582 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 158,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s wiper linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 158,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users brake fluid leak on o/s/r wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s wiper linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 148,731 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 148,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,919 miles

Both outer sills have been replaced,unable to see whether they are seam welded

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,495 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018
Fail 19 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,355 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,825 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,590 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,981 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,125 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,125 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,288 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 BTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

FD05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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