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ND55 EWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

233,152 mi
Last recorded233,152 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 EWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 233,152 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heaviley undersealed

Fail 3 May 2023 233,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heaviley undersealed

Pass 3 May 2022 222,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 218,479 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 213,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 213,846 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubbers deteriated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 208,472 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2018 199,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 225,660 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 225,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 224,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 219,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 219,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 91,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,229 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 70,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,308 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,228 miles

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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ND55 EWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ND55 EWV, 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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ND55 EWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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