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ND55 VLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and bothside rear , should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn thin.

Nearside Rear brake pipe to brake hose badly corroded.

Offside Front brake pipe to brake hose badly corroded.

Offside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover lightly damaged seeping grease.

Offside Rear brake poor efficiency, should investigate.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

exhaust braking , and leak gas. can be welded.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,820 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,818 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 71,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,106 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 62,106 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,895 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 50,548 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 47,830 miles

N/S Door mirror glass cracked (lower )

N/S sill damaged

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

O/S Door mirror glass cracked

O/S seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,183 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 VLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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