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NG55 BZJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,317 mi
Last recorded133,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 133,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,860 miles

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

Nearside side loading not opening

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer minor leak at inlet pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fuel tank heat shield secured to exhaust pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2016 125,860 miles

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

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

Nearside side loading not opening

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer minor leak at inlet pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fuel tank heat shield secured to exhaust pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,260 miles

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

heat shield insercue around fuel tank

Fail 8 Dec 2015 115,260 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked front eye (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked front eye (2.4.B.1a)

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

heat shield insercue around fuel tank

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,961 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,946 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,320 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom not in fioeld of vision

Fail 27 Nov 2013 84,320 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked along bottom not in fioeld of vision

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

windscreen has a crack across bottom of screen not affecting drivers vieu

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,163 miles

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

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

minor oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,047 miles

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

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 BZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 NG55 BZJ, 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 BZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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