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MT55 NOU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,284 mi
Last recorded141,284 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 NOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 124,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kick-up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,789 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,545 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 122,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2015 110,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front side lights slight blue effect

vehicle lowered front and rear rear axel been modified

Pass 23 May 2015 110,386 miles

front side lights slight blue effect

vehicle lowered front and rear rear axel been modified

Pass 9 May 2014 96,911 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 96,911 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 93,156 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 78,495 miles
Fail 23 May 2012

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,413 miles

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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MT55 NOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT55 NOU, 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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MT55 NOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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