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NH05 XMA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,599 mi
Last recorded198,599 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 198,599 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 197,777 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge also has a nail in. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wants cleaning. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 196,150 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 196,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 194,146 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 194,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 192,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 190,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 186,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 182,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 178,951 miles

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2016 173,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 168,963 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

windscreen slight damage

Fail 4 Nov 2015 168,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

windscreen slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2014 163,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 157,500 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot outer clip loose

Fail 2 Nov 2013 157,500 miles

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

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

o/s outer cv boot outer clip loose

Pass 30 Oct 2012 153,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,173 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 131,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,317 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 101,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,852 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 XMA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XMA, 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 XMA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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