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NG05 VSJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,149 mi
Last recorded147,149 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VSJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 147,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 147,130 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 137,595 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 137,584 miles

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

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

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,910 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,426 miles

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

brake pipes re routed but secure

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

brake pipes re routed but secure

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,067 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,427 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

heat shields loose/osr tyre aged&perished

Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

heat shields loose/osr tyre aged&perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,653 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 16 Sep 2010 30,653 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,699 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,645 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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NG05 VSJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG05 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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