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V18 BDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,913 mi
Last recorded124,913 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 BDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 124,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 120,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,010 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,944 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 95,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,917 miles

Some of the brake pipes are covered in grease making it not possible to check right.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Brake light not working

Front Exhaust hanger rubber missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At junction with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,117 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,095 miles

Exhaust centre box is deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,339 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,339 miles

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,521 miles

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

middle section corroded

pas fluid low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,418 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 38,376 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,456 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 21,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks .breather pipe is not connected

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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V18 BDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V18 BDE, 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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V18 BDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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