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MT55 NSK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,890 mi
Last recorded68,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 NSK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack spreading across screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Wing Mirror damaged

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Wing Mirror damaged

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,985 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil sump corroded

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil sump corroded

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,398 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 35,398 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 30,052 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,179 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 21,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 17,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,730 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

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 NSK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NSK, 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 NSK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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