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DE05 NDF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,928 mi
Last recorded117,928 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,928 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills and under body

Fail 12 Sep 2017 117,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak engine ()

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

corrosion on both outer sills and under body

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6 mm minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear springs shackles and brackets

corrosion on under body and sills

Fail 12 Sep 2016 113,545 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6 mm minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear springs shackles and brackets

corrosion on under body and sills

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on left hand front wheel

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2015 107,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on left hand front wheel

front number plate damaged

oil filter leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underbody

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underbody

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,625 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,360 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 82,944 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

1. free travel in parking brake lever

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,871 miles

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

electrical headlamp adjustment not working

Fail 30 Jul 2009 67,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

electrical headlamp adjustment not working

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,019 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 NDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DE05 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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