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FG05 BXN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,563 mi
Last recorded248,563 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 248,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall not showing cord

Fail 11 Oct 2018 248,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall not showing cord

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 243,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2017 243,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2016 238,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer side wall but not showing cord

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 231,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes coated /greased

slight play osf / wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 203,223 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 203,223 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 188,442 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 187,122 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 160,778 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 160,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 139,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,790 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,327 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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FG05 BXN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FG05 BXN, 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 FG05 BXN registered?

FG05 BXN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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