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NC05 PLU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,312 mi
Last recorded179,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 179,312 miles

both inner sills heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2020 179,310 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both inner sills heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2019 162,366 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect welded repairs to outer sills ....covered with filler and underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2019 162,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front/rear underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking when driven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect welded repairs to outer sills ....covered with filler and underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2018 149,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front/rear underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect welded repairs due to being covered with paint/filler/sealer etc

Fail 18 Jul 2018 149,810 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front/rear underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect welded repairs due to being covered with paint/filler/sealer etc

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,579 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 134,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,068 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 120,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 100,838 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,379 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake slightly slower to operate on o/s rear

rear brake imbalance high

very small crack in n/s of windscreen advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,935 miles

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

slight damage to o/s mirror casing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,531 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to all brake pipes under the vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,527 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to all brake pipes under the vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,743 miles

under vehicle heavily covered in concrete

Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under vehicle heavily covered in concrete

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 PLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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