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ND55 VDP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,822 mi
Last recorded105,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 VDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,822 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust and lense also aged. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust and lense aged. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,094 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 89,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,954 miles

Nearside Rear abs wiring insecure

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 73,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear abs wiring insecure

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 66,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,764 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,538 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,884 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,884 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,914 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 42,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,020 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 21,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VDP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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