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ET05 NJX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,706 mi
Last recorded170,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 170,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 169,009 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S SILL RUSTY

N/S/R BUMPER PLASTIC COVER MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND ALSO RUBBER BITS FALLING OFF THE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR BUMPER RUSTY

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , ALSO BOTH TYRES ARE WORN ON THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 168,719 miles

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

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 132,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,279 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 67,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,458 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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ET05 NJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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