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WV05 BXJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,431 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 86,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,035 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,035 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,283 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,037 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge , stepped tread area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,796 miles

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

advise offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,661 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 40,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,904 miles

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

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

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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WV05 BXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV05 BXJ, 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 WV05 BXJ registered?

WV05 BXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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