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SN05 BZS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,226 mi
Last recorded187,226 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 BZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 187,226 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 184,984 miles

extensive corrosion throughout

Fail 10 May 2017 184,983 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion throughout

Pass 3 Sep 2015 177,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 167,011 miles

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Fail 4 Sep 2014 166,934 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery losse

Pass 27 Aug 2013 147,924 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits worn on edges tread not cut as deep

corrosion to rear inner sills

wipers poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2013 147,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on legal limits worn on edges tread not cut as deep

corrosion to rear inner sills

wipers poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,834 miles

Battery insecure

Nearsdie wiper split on ends.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 116,834 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearsdie wiper split on ends.

Nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 112,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,976 miles

small hole front exhaust pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,000 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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SN05 BZS 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 73.3%.

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 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 SN05 BZS, 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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SN05 BZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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