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FP05 NGJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

250,345 mi
Last recorded250,345 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 250,345 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 250,329 miles

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

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2 x inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 x front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 248,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 244,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner c.v boot worn slightly

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 240,480 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2017 234,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 216,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 202,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 184,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust pipe clamp loose.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 184,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust pipe clamp loose.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 157,408 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 127,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 106,407 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,273 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 52,091 miles

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

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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FP05 NGJ 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 82.4%.

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 FP05 NGJ, 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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FP05 NGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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