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ND05 GVU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,943 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,942 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,503 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,645 miles

Both head lamp lenses deteriorated but image ok

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Slight corrosion on both nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,641 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp lenses deteriorated but image ok

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Slight corrosion on both nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,569 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

sills to floors and rear undersills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,981 miles

Axle (1) drive shafts inner constant velocity joints gaiters rubber flanges to shafts are deteriorating (2.4C.1a)

Axle (1) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

Axle (2) nearside and offside brake pipes are corroding (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Front brake hose re-enforcement rubber block is touching the drive shaft on right hand full lock(3.6B.4a)

The engine has slight leaks present, oil filter area and rear lower bell housing area (2c)

The exhaust tail pipe rubber mounting is not hanging correctly (stressed) (7.1.1)

The front to rear brake pipes along their lengths are corroded (3.6B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill prescribed area has been plated/body filled as far as can be seen (2.4A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper high level stop lamp inoperative (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower outer sill prescribed area has been plated/body filled as far as can be seen (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake pipes are corroding (3.6B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wiper blade is splitting (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper high level stop lamp inoperative (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade is splitting (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake pipes are corroding (3.6B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,417 miles

exhaust centre section has minor gas leak

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall it is not exposing ply or cord

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,508 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 GVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GVU, 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 GVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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