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NG55 BVD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 BVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shied loose

Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Nov 2017 92,898 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perish cracked in tread

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,185 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,185 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)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,457 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 82,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,970 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 66,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 54,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,486 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,578 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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NG55 BVD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG55 BVD, 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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NG55 BVD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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