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MV05 NFJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 93,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 93,125 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,516 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both plates (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,242 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,651 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has minor tread separation

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,220 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has slight tread separation

Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre has slight tread separation

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,722 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 15,524 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 1,179 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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MV05 NFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MV05 NFJ, 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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MV05 NFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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