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NH05 XSL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,462 mi
Last recorded120,462 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,758 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes corroding

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

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2017 114,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes corroding

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

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,042 miles

Exhaust heatshield damaged

Nearside inner c.v joint worn

Nearside rear indicator faded

Offside front wheelrim buckled

Offside headlamp deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heatshield damaged

Nearside inner c.v joint worn

Nearside rear indicator faded

Offside front wheelrim buckled

Offside headlamp deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,279 miles

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Dec 2014 100,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres close to limit

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,628 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front c.v boot deteriated

windscreen cracked and various stonechips not in drivers view

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,039 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XSL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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