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NG55 WDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,228 mi
Last recorded139,228 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 WDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,280 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,455 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,453 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,665 miles

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

corrosion in both rear leaf springs

slight corrosion in rear exhaust box

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

corrosion in both rear leaf springs

slight corrosion in rear exhaust box

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,017 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,016 miles

Centre section exhaust corroded and has slight exhaust blow

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished/starting to crack and worn on outer edge

Oil residue around power steering rack area

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre section exhaust corroded and has slight exhaust blow

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished/starting to crack and worn on outer edge

Oil residue around power steering rack area

Pass 13 May 2011 78,131 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

O/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Fail 13 May 2011 78,131 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

O/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 21 May 2010 73,245 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs starting to lip

inner front brake pads becoming low

n/s front tyre inner edge very low , early rectification advised

Fail 21 May 2010 73,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs starting to lip

inner front brake pads becoming low

n/s front tyre inner edge very low , early rectification advised

Pass 29 May 2009 68,179 miles

n/s rear tyre very low

various chips in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2009 68,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre very low

various chips in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2008 61,348 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 WDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 WDO, 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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What year was NG55 WDO registered?

NG55 WDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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