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GY05 BHV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,319 mi
Last recorded112,319 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

advice exhaust center box deteriorated (not leaking)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 112,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure fouling on spare wheel (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

advice exhaust center box deteriorated (not leaking)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant level low

corrosion on suspension and chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal slip rubber worn

corrosion to sills,inner sills, rear x member and rear chassis legs

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,011 miles

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

brake pedal slip rubber worn

coolant leak

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

o/s wiper arm worn

Fail 4 Apr 2015 107,011 miles

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

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

brake pedal slip rubber worn

coolant leak

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

o/s wiper arm worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,667 miles

Exhaust box deterioating.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator lower bracket rusting.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 104,667 miles

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

Exhaust box deterioating.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator lower bracket rusting.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

brake pedal slip rubber worn

exhaust deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper poor

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal slip rubber worn

exhaust deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper poor

outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 100,371 miles

advise middle section

both sill heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise middle section

both sill heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,356 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear engine mount worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,170 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 73,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,794 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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GY05 BHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GY05 BHV, 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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GY05 BHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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