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FY05 BZT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,655 mi
Last recorded194,655 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BZT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 194,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 194,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 194,317 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (outer sill) (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (outer sill) (6.1.A.1)

Wipers not 100%

Pass 31 Mar 2017 192,154 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 192,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 177,169 miles

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 177,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (centre) (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 160,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 160,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,802 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 128,679 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,263 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 11,700 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,772 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,755 miles

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

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

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

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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FY05 BZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY05 BZT, 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 FY05 BZT registered?

FY05 BZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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