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MF05 BWY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 BWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,136 miles

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

Nearside corrosion along sill

Offside Corrosion along sill

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,247 miles

Nearside Corrosion along the sill

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

Offside Corrosion along the sill

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Corrosion along the sill

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

Offside Corrosion along the sill

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,622 miles

OS & NSF door rubber trims secured with tape

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,316 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,448 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 62,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

washers only just hit screen

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,049 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads wearing thin

N/S/R tyre has a nail

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,196 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,054 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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MF05 BWY 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 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 MF05 BWY, 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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MF05 BWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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