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ND05 OVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,028 mi
Last recorded95,028 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,028 miles

Battery light is illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn outer edge, perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches, stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,028 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery light is illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn outer edge, perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear load door damaged but secure wit no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches, stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,589 miles

Battery light is illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip, light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,583 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery light is illuminated

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip, light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,462 miles

Battery light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Light scratches but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,462 miles

Battery light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Light scratches but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Rear Damage to outer sill

Offside Front Windowsceen scratched by worn blade

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight leak from power steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,814 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Rear Damage to outer sill

Offside Front Windowsceen scratched by worn blade

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight leak from power steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,289 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Sil damaged

Offside Front STRONG ADVISE. tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, close to showing plys

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Offside Window screen scratched by worn blade

Power steering fluid low level

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,289 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Sil damaged

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

Offside Front STRONG ADVISE. tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, close to showing plys

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Offside Window screen scratched by worn blade

Power steering fluid low level

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,875 miles

Damage to N/S rear outer sil

O/S number plate light dim

N/S windowscreen wiper blade deteriated

Scratch on windowcreen O/S not in driver view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 74,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Damage to N/S rear outer sil

N/S windowscreen wiper blade deteriated

O/S number plate light dim

Scratch on windowcreen O/S not in driver view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,092 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,665 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,820 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 53,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,811 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,843 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 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ND05 OVJ, 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 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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