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HN05 NLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,881 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 70,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 May 2022 69,697 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 68,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 66,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 45,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,119 miles

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

Fail 16 May 2018 59,119 miles

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

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

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,013 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,971 miles

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,428 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,854 miles

rear boarded out

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,745 miles

nearside loading door permanently closed

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 11,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HN05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN05 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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HN05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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