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ND55 FZL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,705 mi
Last recorded162,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 FZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 162,705 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT LOOSE AT MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine LOOKS LIKE BAD OIL LEAKING FROM CAMBELT COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLED AT FRON OUTER SILL BEFORE REAR WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier POSITIVE WIRE NUT LOOSE ALSO (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak MATRIX HOSE NOT CONECTED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 158,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 152,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 152,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack loose. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 152,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 146,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,679 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,089 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 130,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (Marked Yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (Marked Yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,474 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

passenger sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

passenger sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,917 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills corroded

passenger front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 95,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills corroded

passenger front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,715 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers front tyre worn edges

passenger rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,686 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers front tyre worn edges

passenger rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 87,002 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,002 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,840 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,394 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,789 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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ND55 FZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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