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NJ05 GZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,895 mi
Last recorded83,895 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 GZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,895 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes sections have corroison

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

slightly damp around steering rack pinion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,845 miles

rear brake pipes sections have corroison

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

slightly damp around steering rack pinion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,749 miles

front exaust rubbers split

Fail 14 Apr 2012 53,749 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exaust rubbers split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,640 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,640 miles

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,658 miles

front brake pads low

nsr tyre underinflated

underbody covered in dirt/mud

Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,655 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

nsr tyre underinflated

underbody covered in dirt/mud

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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NJ05 GZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ05 GZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ05 GZW registered?

NJ05 GZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 GZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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