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NJ05 HKN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,945 mi
Last recorded105,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 105,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 101,277 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S Sill Excessively Corroded @ Front Jacking Point + Centre Of Sill Excessively Corroded Within 30CM Of Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant Header Tank Empty ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail In Tyre + Lightly Cracking ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Lens Cloudy + Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R + O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 95,725 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 90,900 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 90,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 86,477 miles
Fail 24 May 2020 86,473 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 82,382 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 82,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears towards fuel tank and rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,910 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 May 2017 75,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

both side rear tyres perrishing

Fail 10 May 2017 75,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

both side rear tyres perrishing

Pass 9 May 2016 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded.

Offside Front steering rack seal/ or gaiter leak oil.

oil filter leak oil,should replace.

Pass 12 May 2015 64,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bothside rear wheel bearing/s slightly noisy.

offside front steering rack seal or gaiter seeping oil.

Fail 11 May 2015 64,462 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bothside fornt brake pad/s worn very thin,should replace.

bothside rear brake pipe/s to brake hose corroded.

bothside rear wheel bearing/s slightly noisy.

offside front steering rack seal or gaiter seeping oil.

Pass 9 May 2014 60,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,851 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 50,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,336 miles

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

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

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 HKN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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