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FP05 NGU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

215,155 mi
Last recorded215,155 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 215,155 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body/suspension corrosion but ok at test

Pass 7 Feb 2023 209,789 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 205,063 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

underbody and sills freshly undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 198,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,788 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 107,709 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,581 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,619 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,483 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 96,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and both rear indicators fading

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part of o/s main brake pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,083 miles

both front and both rear indicators fading

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part of o/s main brake pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,260 miles

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

brake pedal getting worn

exhaust silencer getting weak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 92,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake pedal getting worn

exhaust silencer getting weak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,638 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,841 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FP05 NGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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