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NH05 DHO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

231,792 mi
Last recorded231,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 231,792 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills have surface corrosion advise wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 228,909 miles

heavily wax oiled

surface rust in areas

Pass 5 Jun 2018 215,832 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Knocking present unable to determine cause, further investigation strongly recommended. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle, however, no serious corrosion detected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 210,635 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 3 Oct 2016 210,558 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sills inadequately welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside parking brake effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 2 Sep 2016 210,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 204,751 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 204,703 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 199,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 183,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 152,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 152,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 111,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,056 miles

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

off side rear tyre starting to split round repair plug in tread

spare tyre split in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,938 miles

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

windscreen chipped within zone a

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,938 miles

windscreen chipped within zone a

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 DHO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 NH05 DHO, 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 NH05 DHO registered?

NH05 DHO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is NH05 DHO safe to buy?

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