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MJ55 BGF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,240 mi
Last recorded115,240 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 BGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,240 miles

Offside mirror damaged

stone chips on windscreen

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,179 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside mirror damaged

STONE CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,600 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,030 miles

Nearside sill damaged

stone chips on windscreen

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,634 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear brake pipes surface rust on

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,598 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

spare tyre below limit

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,148 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn

chips on windscreen

nearside sill damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,008 miles

Spare tyre defective

chips on windscreen

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,997 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

chips on windscreen

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,538 miles

battery light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,843 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,835 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,372 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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MJ55 BGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ55 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ55 BGF registered?

MJ55 BGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is MJ55 BGF safe to buy?

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