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NH05 BLN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,176 mi
Last recorded144,176 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 144,176 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 144,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 140,726 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 140,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,646 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 136,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,456 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 132,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,710 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 128,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,258 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,911 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 105,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,434 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 79,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,023 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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NH05 BLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NH05 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 BLN registered?

NH05 BLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NH05 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 BLN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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