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NG05 CAE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,317 mi
Last recorded199,317 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 CAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 199,317 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S + O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper N/S end cap missing

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2016 199,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S + O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S + O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper N/S end cap missing

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2015 190,034 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 173,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 173,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 158,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 142,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorating

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 123,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

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

Pass 12 May 2010 108,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 88,507 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 May 2008 81,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 81,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NG05 CAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG05 CAE, 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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NG05 CAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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