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VE55 BCV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,522 mi
Last recorded134,522 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 BCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,522 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 121,548 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 121,548 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,155 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 116,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 116,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 109,673 miles

damage to n/s of van

fuel flap does not lock

Fail 15 Oct 2014 109,673 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

damage to n/s of van

fuel flap does not lock

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,772 miles

fuel flap lock inop

off side door check strap inop allowing door to hit wing

off side rear 1/4 bumper missing near side is loose

off side rear lamp broken

oil leaks on turbo boost pipes and around oil filter area

ston chip to windscreen outside zone a

Fail 31 Jan 2014 104,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads look low

fuel flap lock inop

hand brake travel excessive

off side door check strap inop allowing door to hit wing

off side rear 1/4 bumper missing near side is loose

off side rear lamp broken

oil leaks on turbo boost pipes and around oil filter area

ston chip to windscreen outside zone a

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,867 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Engine lower stabiliser ... bushes split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,208 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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VE55 BCV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE55 BCV, 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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What year was VE55 BCV registered?

VE55 BCV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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