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BL05 NZO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,431 mi
Last recorded168,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2017 168,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 165,020 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2016 165,020 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2015 161,612 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight roughness from off side front bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 153,638 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise damage on nearside lower overtaking mirror.

advise damage on windscreen,but not resticting view.

advise nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

advise play in nearside front inner rack and pinion joint.

advise surface cracking on offside rear tyre wall.

advise surface rust on offside and nearside front inner brake disc faces.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 153,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise damage on nearside lower overtaking mirror.

advise damage on windscreen,but not resticting view.

advise exhaust underbody heat shield insecure.

advise nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

advise play in nearside front inner rack and pinion joint.

advise surface cracking on offside rear tyre wall.

advise surface rust on offside and nearside front inner brake disc faces.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 139,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise damage on windscreen,but not resticting view.

advise exhaust corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise slight play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint

advise surface cracking on offside rear inner and outer tyre walls.

advise underfloor heat shield not fully secure.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,356 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise damage on windscreen,but not resticting view.

advise exhaust corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise slight play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint

advise surface cracking on offside rear inner and outer tyre walls.

advise underfloor heat shield not fully secure.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,546 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2012 114,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,081 miles

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

advise centre stop lamp not working.

advise oil leak on engine.

advise one of two nearside mirror glass damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise centre stop lamp not working.

advise oil leak on engine.

advise one of two nearside mirror glass damaged.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,466 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,178 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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BL05 NZO 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 58.8%.

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 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 BL05 NZO, 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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BL05 NZO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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