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NJ05 HXB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

177,103 mi
Last recorded177,103 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 177,103 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Inner Body panel insecure inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Body panel insecure corroded sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting bracket missing radiator insecure (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light flashing white light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light flashing white light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 168,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 166,487 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 166,455 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 30 Nov 2019 162,003 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 162,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 161,715 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 161,715 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached osr (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 158,252 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 158,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement os/f ns/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 151,766 miles

both side light dull & o/s/r rollbar link creaking

Fail 3 Oct 2016 151,766 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both side light dull & o/s/r rollbar link creaking

Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,407 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lens cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Oct 2015 143,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill section (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lens cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,884 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 128,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 119,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,590 miles

brake peddle rubber worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 107,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,802 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front drive shaft inner gaitor split

Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front drive shaft inner gaitor split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 73,770 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,036 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HXB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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

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