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NG55 OVF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,345 mi
Last recorded134,345 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,974 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 124,679 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,745 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

oil leak

screen chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2021 117,048 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside rear inner sill corroding

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

outer sills corroding

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,303 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 16 Dec 2020 111,303 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside front inner steering rack end worn

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,202 miles

both front outer sills starting to corrode

nearside front inner steering rack end worn

screen chipped

Fail 28 Nov 2019 104,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

both front outer sills starting to corrode

nearside front inner steering rack end worn

screen chipped

Pass 15 Dec 2018 96,799 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

nearside rear outer sill corroding

rear of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

nearside rear outer sill corroding

rear of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,292 miles

front tyres worn low on edges of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,447 miles

all tyre treads wearing down and starting to perish

front tyres worn on edges of tread

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion ion front brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,457 miles

screen chipped

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,455 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Nov 2013 66,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn thin

rear of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,941 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,947 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres have started to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,056 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,421 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 OVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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