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NC55 AHY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,045 mi
Last recorded157,045 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 AHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 157,045 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Pressure slightly defective (1.1.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated X4 corners slightly damage/insecure (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp fixing slightly defective or insecure, but not affecting driver's image

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber off hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill repaired, slightly corroded rim sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge almost to cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer rim sill slightly deformed/corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Missing at time of the test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Also cap flap missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 157,038 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side, no amber left to reflect (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Pressure slightly defective (1.1.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated X4 corners slightly damage/insecure (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp fixing slightly defective or insecure, but not affecting driver's image

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber off hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill repaired, slightly corroded rim sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge almost to cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer rim sill slightly deformed/corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Missing at time of the test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Also cap flap missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 155,229 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML light do not illuminate

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated x4 (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Both headlamps, fixing slightly damage, but not affecting image or view

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers, plastic clips slightly damage (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber off hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Outer sill cover in material

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

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drop link dust cover slightly damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lowesill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 155,222 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18/ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML light do not illuminate

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated x4 (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Both headlamps, fixing slightly damage, but not affecting image or view

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers, plastic clips slightly damage (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber off hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Outer sill cover in material

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

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drop link dust cover slightly damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lowesill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 152,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured around suspension arm. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to load sensing vale (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes heading to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 152,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill, within prescribed area of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured around suspension arm. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to load sensing vale (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes heading to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 152,551 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 167,783 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 166,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 164,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 163,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from turbo oil feed pipe? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 163,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 150,273 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,273 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 117,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 102,562 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 100,492 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R BUMPER END CAP MISSING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 98,559 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R BUMPER END CAP MISSING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,584 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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NC55 AHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC55 AHY, 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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NC55 AHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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