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MK05 BCZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,204 mi
Last recorded171,204 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 BCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 171,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

offside rear outer wheel rim distorted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 171,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

offside rear outer wheel rim distorted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 158,712 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 158,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust mounting rubber missing

exhaust system slightly deteriorated rear section

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 21 May 2013 158,530 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 158,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 144,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades worn but still clearing screen

Fail 25 May 2012 144,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wiper blades worn but still clearing screen

Pass 24 May 2011 121,824 miles

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

front brake pads look low advise strip & check

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f outer wheel rim slightly damaged

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

small split on nearside wiper blade

Fail 24 May 2011 121,824 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads look low advise strip & check

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f outer wheel rim slightly damaged

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

small split on nearside wiper blade

Pass 18 May 2010 102,069 miles

light scratch on windscreen

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rubber mount missing on exhaust

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/ mirror glass

slight damage to o/s/r light lense

Fail 18 May 2010 102,067 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

light scratch on windscreen

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rubber mount missing on exhaust

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/ mirror glass

slight damage to o/s/r light lense

Fail 6 May 2009 81,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2008 63,423 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

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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MK05 BCZ 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 53.3%.

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 MK05 BCZ, 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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MK05 BCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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