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NH05 DKY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,531 mi
Last recorded169,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 169,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 156,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 156,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 152,149 miles

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

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

oil misting around the steering rack

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok on test

Fail 26 Jul 2018 152,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

oil misting around the steering rack

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,552 miles

Slight deterioration some gaiters

Some tyres worn on edge

Fail 25 Jul 2017 137,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and pipe (7.1.2)

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

Slight deterioration some gaiters

Some tyres worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,081 miles

N/s/f inner c/v gaiter deteriorated

Slight play n/s/f Link

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,465 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 113,465 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 93,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 81,140 miles

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2011 81,140 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 May 2010 65,354 miles

both rear leaf springs coroded

Fail 7 May 2010 65,354 miles

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

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

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

both rear leaf springs coroded

Pass 1 May 2009 47,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 29,427 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 DKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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