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NH05 XLU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 124,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn and corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded at brake hose

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished in treads

Nearside play in inner steering arm

Offside top of windscreen cracked

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2022 124,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc worn and corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded at brake hose

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished in treads

Nearside play in inner steering arm

Offside top of windscreen cracked

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Engine coolant level low.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,893 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 25 May 2017 93,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 93,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported support rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 93,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported support rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,453 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,452 miles

Nearside Inner 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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 72,291 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 72,289 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 66,431 miles

Exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 61,230 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 56,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,955 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 14 May 2010 51,953 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 14 May 2009 49,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 47,065 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre bald on iner edge

spare tyre bald

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 XLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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