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NG55 SYX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023

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

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

sills and under sills corroded and covrer sills insecur

Pass 16 Dec 2020 207,282 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips at bottom of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips at bottom of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 May 2019 69,624 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges both rear abs wires (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack ns

underside corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 175,165 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 175,165 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 167,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 23 May 2017 167,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 19 May 2016 153,898 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 153,898 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak in exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 134,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 122,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 122,192 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 111,974 miles

front offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 111,974 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 104,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 104,694 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

park lever travel long

Pass 7 May 2011 95,717 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 95,717 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 87,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,031 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 SYX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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