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V40 BDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,826 mi
Last recorded129,826 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 BDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,826 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2023 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2022 118,760 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 118,759 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 115,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,964 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,953 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,510 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,508 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, front and centre. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,388 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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V40 BDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V40 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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V40 BDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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