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ET05 NHH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

200,823 mi
Last recorded200,823 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 NHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 200,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 188,333 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 188,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 178,153 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 178,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 169,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing but no sharp edges

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2020 161,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear,front sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight noise when turned

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing,but no sharp edges

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

coolant low

corrosion evident on the underside,but not yet excessive

heat shield covering some components

Fail 22 Apr 2020 161,334 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear,front sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight noise when turned

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing,but no sharp edges

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

coolant low

corrosion evident on the underside,but not yet excessive

heat shield covering some components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,345 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes/ slight corrosion in mounting clips . centre section . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front cut in brake anti slip rubber

Nearside Front n/s/f head lamp glass slightly misted

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald inner edge / cracks in outer edge / recommend replacement . 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine / oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear o/s/r outer bumper cover missing

Fail 17 Oct 2018 158,265 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded / close to fuel tank and at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s /d bush worn / play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed and corroded / centre and rear sections . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front cut in brake anti slip rubber

Nearside Front n/s/f head lamp glass slightly misted

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald inner edge / cracks in outer edge / recommend replacement . 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine / oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear o/s/r outer bumper cover missing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips and at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Front small split in brake anti slip rubber .

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad thin . (3.5.1g)

Nearside n/s outer sill corroded at rear / week / not hold at time of test . requires attention soon .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner edge RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT . 195/65/R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bumper end missing .

Offside o.s outer sill corroded at front .

Pass 2 Nov 2016 153,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at side off fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust emits blue smoke

slight play in steering a rack

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Oct 2015 148,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Offside washer jet not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from radiator area

split in intercooler pipe

Fail 27 Oct 2015 148,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside washer jet not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from radiator area

split in intercooler pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Sep 2013 127,035 miles

nearside lower door mirror glass damaged

offside rear rim slightly damaged

offside washer jet slightly blocked

oil on steering rack

slight leak fron offside inner cv boot

white furring on brake pipes

white furring on brake pipues

Fail 26 Sep 2013 127,035 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside lower door mirror glass damaged

offside rear rim slightly damaged

offside washer jet slightly blocked

oil on steering rack

slight leak fron offside inner cv boot

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,119 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,378 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,378 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,847 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 59,847 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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ET05 NHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ET05 NHH, 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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ET05 NHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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