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GV55 NLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,027 mi
Last recorded182,027 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 182,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 182,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 7.0+ (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 176,497 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 176,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of centre (both). (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 170,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear oute sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 170,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly nosey

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 164,666 miles

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

slight ovality on rear brakes

Fail 17 Nov 2015 164,658 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight ovality on rear brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2014 161,254 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to sills

slight damage to offside rear light

Pass 31 Jan 2014

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,343 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,528 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 94,527 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,356 miles

Near side inner cv gator weeping

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,356 miles

Near side inner cv gator weeping

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,926 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GV55 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV55 NLJ, 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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GV55 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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