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NH05 OFP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 160,028 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both offside and nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 160,021 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both offside and nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 161,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 161,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 153,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2014 140,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 14 Sep 2013 128,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ns driveshaft inner boot has a small split

nsr tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2013 128,093 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ns driveshaft inner boot has a small split

nsr tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2012 115,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 97,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 97,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,298 miles

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 28 Mar 2009 69,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 69,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,339 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 OFP 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 58.8%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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