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NG55 ELJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,337 mi
Last recorded107,337 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 107,315 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged insecure and rubbing on wheel (1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,872 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,734 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded outwith perscribed area

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded outwith perscribed area

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,155 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 58,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,629 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

high level stop light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,629 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure a b s (1.9.2a)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 53,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 50,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,060 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2010 46,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 41,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,185 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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 ELJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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