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GY05 BKV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,881 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,881 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 49,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,090 miles

Front Both tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 14 Apr 2023 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,911 miles

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion present

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,023 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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)

glow plug wiring loom loose/adrift

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,015 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 20,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/sr bracket for ABS wire missing

Pass 7 May 2010 20,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/sr bracket for ABS wire missing

Pass 18 May 2009 17,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 17,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 13,490 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY05 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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