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NJ05 HVP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 148,389 miles

os and ns rear outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 146,377 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened leaf springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 135,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 135,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,798 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 125,197 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 125,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,984 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,655 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,324 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 80,351 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 65,477 miles

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

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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NJ05 HVP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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