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EU55 NGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,595 mi
Last recorded120,595 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 NGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 120,595 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 120,595 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

head lamps deteriorated image marginal

Fail 12 Sep 2022 117,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

head lamps deteriorated image marginal

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,396 miles

some wear and deterioration to suspension

Fail 6 Oct 2021 110,396 miles

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

some wear and deterioration to suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,411 miles

Nearside Front ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,859 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,128 miles

exhaust centre box corroded with small leak

exhaust front section cracked & leaking gases but not yet considered excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,723 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,875 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

tyres fitted to vehicle are incorrect load index (91) - car fitment - commercial fitment is 95 load index

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,202 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 64,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,572 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,939 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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EU55 NGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EU55 NGX, 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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EU55 NGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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