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NC05 BZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,822 mi
Last recorded145,822 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 BZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,822 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,588 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 21 Dec 2015 140,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Oct 2014 133,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 130,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,354 miles

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 105,828 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 21 May 2010 99,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 99,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 94,016 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,016 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,231 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 87,231 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NC05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NC05 BZW, 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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NC05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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