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DE05 NGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,799 mi
Last recorded155,799 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 155,799 miles

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes slightly worn and perished

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rusty and corroded on underside

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,797 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center and rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes slightly worn and perished

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rusty and corroded on underside

Pass 25 Jul 2017 143,115 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 143,113 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked area (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,727 miles

nearside outer sill damaged/dented and corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 107,727 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged/dented and corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,462 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,941 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 56,941 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,705 miles

n/s sill damage / o/s door damage rear door not open

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 NGV 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 64.7%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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