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SN05 BZV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,703 mi
Last recorded152,703 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 152,703 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front play in rack arm

Fail 28 Feb 2020 149,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front play in rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 143,829 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 137,926 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,403 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 134,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 134,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,181 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 112,120 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 108,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 108,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,726 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,926 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,525 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 BZV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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