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NH05 XPS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,525 mi
Last recorded144,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 144,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,969 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded all round but not excessive

Coil springs Corroded

Nearside Sill corroded but not excessive

Stone chip zone a but meets requirements

Fail 27 Jul 2018 136,958 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area, corroded, within 30cm of the suspension, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working none working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Pipes Corroded all round but not excessive

Coil springs Corroded

Nearside Sill corroded but not excessive

Stone chip zone a but meets requirements

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,721 miles

Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 128,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,591 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 993,208 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 93,202 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 79,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 48,902 miles

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

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 29 May 2008 48,902 miles

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

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

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)

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 XPS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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