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NG55 SXT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 SXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,009 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill has traces of body filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 142,009 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 128,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S,N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort O/S,N/S (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,789 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 106,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,438 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,581 miles

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

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,153 miles

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

rear wheel tight to turn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 104,766 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 18,048 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 SXT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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