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DE05 NAU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,539 mi
Last recorded81,539 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both of the front discs are worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at the bottom of the passenger side of the windscreen not affecting the driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 81,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear brakes are fluctuating across the rear axle (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant level below the maximum mark

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both of the front discs are worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at the bottom of the passenger side of the windscreen not affecting the driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 77,748 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 77,748 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,621 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge signs of wear

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,387 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre cut not to cord

offside front tyre signs of wear

Fail 4 Aug 2014 50,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre cut not to cord

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,909 miles

both rear tyres perrished and starting too split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,896 miles

slight damage to o/s sill

Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,783 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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DE05 NAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE05 NAU, 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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DE05 NAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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