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EU55 NJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,926 mi
Last recorded160,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 160,926 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

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

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

slight wear on drive shaft joint

Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,982 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Front drivers seat runner rough in operation

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 147,982 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Front drivers seat runner rough in operation

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,326 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear bumper deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,511 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper deteriorated

Rear chassis has slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,511 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper deteriorated

Rear chassis has slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,869 miles

both outer sills corroding

front coil springs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,242 miles

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

front coil springs corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

front coil springs corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,352 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear indicators slightly showing white light

centre exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust is still secure

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,204 miles

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 coil springs corroded

center exhaust rubber mount missing but exhaust is still secure

front exhaust rubber mount perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,204 miles

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

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

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 coil springs corroded

center exhaust rubber mount missing but exhaust is still secure

front exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,522 miles

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

exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported

Fail 9 Feb 2013 72,477 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,535 miles

Exhaust front rubber mount missing.

Exhaust tail pipe fouling rear anti-roll bar.

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,054 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 NJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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