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NJ55 GVO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,505 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 131,403 miles

Fuel hose insecure Filler pipe into tank hose clip missing. (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill aria marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area two holes marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 128,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 128,911 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,017 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,554 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 121,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 114,908 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Oct 2012 114,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level brake light not working.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2011 113,284 miles

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

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)

nearside and offside wiper blades are split

offside rear tyre worn in inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2011 113,284 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

nearside and offside wiper blades are split

offside rear tyre worn in inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 108,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,927 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,605 miles

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

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