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NJ05 YJA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,969 mi
Last recorded103,969 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 103,969 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,308 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,781 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,129 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 79,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes X2 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,463 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,956 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

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 YJA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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