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MV54 BXX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 BXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,637 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 82,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,843 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both inner sills corroded

corrosion top underneath vehicle

front coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,840 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

both inner sills corroded

corrosion top underneath vehicle

front coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,588 miles

n/s o/s front discs worn

n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes rusty on ends

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,161 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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MV54 BXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV54 BXX, 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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MV54 BXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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