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NC05 NWS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 NWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 120,284 miles

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

Nearside sill soft

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered in fiberglass

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 120,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,945 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 117,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired NOT WELDED (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside front Tyre has a cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged sidewalls and worn on the inside

corrosion around prescribed areas but not considered excessive

heat shield plate is loose

movement at off side front saddle buish

near side front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2017 116,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front lights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill is holed to excess (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill is holed at rear suspension (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven both front brakes (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged sidewalls and worn on the inside

corrosion around prescribed areas but not considered excessive

front brake discs in poor condition

heat shield plate is loose

movement at off side front saddle buish

near side front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,245 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,246 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 110,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,031 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 95,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 11 Aug 2010 78,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,802 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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NC05 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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