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ND05 DGU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,767 mi
Last recorded211,767 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 DGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 211,767 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Aug 2018 211,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 192,948 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 4 Aug 2017 192,947 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 2 Aug 2016 175,809 miles

Offside Bumper insecure end cap has some damage to it ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2016 175,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Bumper insecure end cap has some damage to it ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2014 123,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,667 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 112,069 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,069 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 86,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,350 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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ND05 DGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ND05 DGU, 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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ND05 DGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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