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DE05 NDJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,249 mi
Last recorded112,249 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 112,249 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced reading 50 on N/S - 230 on O/S (3.7.B.6b)

Front one exhaust mounting rubber broken

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Parking brake efficiency only just reached pass figure 16%

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 104,142 miles

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

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 98,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,143 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 93,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,415 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s seal damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,415 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s seal damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 51,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 NDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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