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ND55 GSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,757 mi
Last recorded175,757 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 175,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge of rim bent but tyre seated safely (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 148,512 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 133,978 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2023 133,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,573 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 119,573 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,686 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,090 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,984 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

centre stop light inop

Fail 11 Jan 2017 80,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no beam images (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired ball joint locking nut cut (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

centre stop light inop

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,632 miles

nearside front inner cv boot cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,352 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center section of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,079 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,122 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 GSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 ND55 GSZ, 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 GSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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