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NC05 CAA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,279 mi
Last recorded203,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 203,279 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 202,565 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 201,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under body corroded Front and Rear

Pass 14 Jan 2020 201,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underbody corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 199,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 196,465 miles

brake pipes been underseal

Fail 6 Dec 2017 196,465 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes been underseal

Fail 13 Apr 2017 196,459 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 192,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 179,269 miles

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 179,269 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 163,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 163,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 145,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

battery/charging lamp on

Fail 21 May 2013 145,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

battery/charging lamp on

Pass 22 May 2012 130,349 miles

coolant level low

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 22 May 2012 130,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

coolant level low

Pass 17 May 2011 113,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 113,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes 50% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,738 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside inner cv boot slight leak (split/holed)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,738 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside inner cv boot slight leak (split/holed)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,867 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)

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,115 miles

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

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 CAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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