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NH05 DHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

228,500 mi
Last recorded228,500 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 DHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 228,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 228,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 225,861 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 225,853 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 223,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 223,483 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 219,378 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 219,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 207,468 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 207,468 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 189,411 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 189,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 173,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 173,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 159,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,861 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 142,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,128 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 DHL 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 56.5%.

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 DHL, 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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NH05 DHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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