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MF05 BXA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,960 mi
Last recorded110,960 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,960 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,960 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,926 miles

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

Offside Front Lower chip in windscreen outside "A" zone

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,700 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,048 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn smooth

Oil leak

Signs of surface rust on underneath of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight underside corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,074 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 BXA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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