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MJ55 NKS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,582 mi
Last recorded110,582 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 NKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 110,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,905 miles

brake pipes front to rear corroded

engine oil leaks and engine sump corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn (pads ok)

genral corrosoin to underside

n/s/r antiroll bar drop link rubbers perishing

small crack in windscreen zone B

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,976 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 92,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,322 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

engine sump corroded and slightly leaking

n/s front drop link worn

rear indicators slightly discoloured

unable to obtain emissions print out engine to clean

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber missing

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s front bottom ball joint gaiter split

n/s front tyre low tread

o/s front tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,598 miles

exaust corroded and weak middle section

ns inner drive shaft boot inner split and leaking grease

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and under inflated

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

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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MJ55 NKS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ55 NKS, 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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MJ55 NKS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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