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NJ55 GUH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,547 mi
Last recorded145,547 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 GUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 145,547 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear high level not working

Fail 21 Feb 2017 135,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Rear high level not working

Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,667 miles

OIL FILTER LEAKING

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 123,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL FILTER LEAKING

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,996 miles

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

Fuel cap

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight dampness at steering rack - no leak found

Fail 12 Feb 2015 107,986 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel cap

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight dampness at steering rack - no leak found

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,368 miles

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

Fuel cap

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dampness at steering rack - no leak found

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear number plate loose

Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,368 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel cap

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dampness at steering rack - no leak found

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear number plate loose

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,903 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 78,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,764 miles

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

engine oil leak......possible filter

pas fluid low level

Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,764 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak......possible filter

pas fluid low level

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,392 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,392 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,308 miles

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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NJ55 GUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJ55 GUH, 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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NJ55 GUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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