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NG55 EJN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

286,377 mi
Last recorded286,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 286,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all apart from rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 279,588 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 279,584 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 272,054 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 272,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 264,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 257,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 246,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 239,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 239,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 232,534 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 232,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 225,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 216,522 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 207,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,215 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2012 164,793 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 164,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,602 miles

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

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

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)

bonnet catch tight in operation

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 3 Apr 2010 144,882 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 144,823 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 132,951 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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 EJN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJN, 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 EJN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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