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NH05 XOT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 96,602 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,094 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,094 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 92,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread blocks

Pass 15 Aug 2020 89,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,856 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 85,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,069 miles

All tyres cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,655 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,576 miles

front tyres wearing on edges\osr tyre perished and cracked no cords seen at time of test\exhaust corroding\front brake pads and discs wearing\

Fail 26 Jul 2013 67,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dash and instrument panel lights illuminate when brakes applied

front tyres wearing on edges\osr tyre perished and cracked no cords seen at time of test\exhaust corroding\front brake pads and discs wearing\

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,563 miles

exhaust and rear leaf springs corroding\osr tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust and rear leaf springs corroding\osr tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,593 miles

battery light on

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery light on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,166 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 XOT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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