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MT55 NTN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,195 miles

rear brakes need service/repair

Fail 16 Oct 2024 120,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes need service/repair

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,899 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,140 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cv inner boot deterating need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cv inner boot deterating need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,017 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,244 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,695 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis corrosion starting

rear cross member corrosion starting

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,164 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,009 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jan 2014 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside inner drive shaft oil seal starting to leak

offside rear brake pipe going to brake hose starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

high level rear stop light inop

offside inner drive shaft oil seal starting to leak

offside rear brake pipe going to brake hose starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,450 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,450 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,918 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,354 miles

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

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

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

disc pads low within limits

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,370 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 NTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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