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NJ55 HTE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

240,797 mi
Last recorded240,797 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 240,797 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,216 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 164,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,845 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 131,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 125,442 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 119,577 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,594 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,444 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,119 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2012 102,119 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 144,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 88,630 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,915 miles

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

o/s/f tyre, outer wall has been srubbed

oil level low

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 20 Oct 2008 73,915 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre, outer wall has been srubbed

oil level low

spare tyre below legal limit

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 HTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NJ55 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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