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ND55 VFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,594 mi
Last recorded171,594 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 171,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested Tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper damaged

Near side + off side head lamp lens faded

Near side + off side rear brake bind

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

Off side + near side outer sill corroded

Off side drive shaft bearing noisey

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

Radiator cross member damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2015
Pass 5 Aug 2014 152,957 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 152,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,572 miles

wiper park posistion poor, osf drop link slight play, exhaust hangers very poor, nsf ball joint cover deteriorating /damp

Fail 15 Jun 2013 118,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

wiper park posistion poor, osf drop link slight play, exhaust hangers very poor, nsf ball joint cover deteriorating /damp

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,478 miles

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

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

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 7 Jan 2011 72,223 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 72,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,298 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 VFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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