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NG55 OVK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,838 mi
Last recorded138,838 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body and sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 131,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,459 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST flexy leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2015 122,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE EXHAUST flexy leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,401 miles

ADVISE nsf door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,400 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

ADVISE nsf door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,626 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,476 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,817 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear abs clips adrift.

drivers door mirror loose.

handbrake travel high.

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 74,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear abs clips adrift.

drivers door mirror loose.

handbrake travel high.

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,339 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 42,339 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 OVK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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