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MM54 BTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,305 mi
Last recorded135,305 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 BTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 135,305 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 126,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 119,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 119,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,173 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 108,173 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,935 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,913 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,895 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,372 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,358 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,503 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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MM54 BTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM54 BTV, 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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MM54 BTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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