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MV55 NLC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,379 mi
Last recorded184,379 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 NLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 184,379 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 173,912 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 159,341 miles

both rear abs wires poorly secured.

heavy oil leak[s].

offside front anti roll bar dust cover in poor condition.

offside rear brake binding.

rear suspension close to sitting on bump stops.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 159,304 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear abs wires poorly secured.

heavy oil leak[s].

nearside front headlamp poorly secured on bottom mounts.

offside front anti roll bar dust cover in poor condition.

offside rear brake binding.

rear suspension close to sitting on bump stops.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,044 miles

corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear.

oil leak[s].

poor beam image from nearside headlamp.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 25 Oct 2015 144,781 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear.

oil leak[s].

poor beam image from nearside headlamp.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,000 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 131,751 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres tread worn on inner edges

centre stop light dim

long hand brake travel

n/s/r brake binding slightly

very bad oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 121,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres tread worn on inner edges

centre stop light dim

long hand brake travel

n/s/r brake binding slightly

very bad oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 92,987 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 92,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,327 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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MV55 NLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV55 NLC, 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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MV55 NLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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