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NJ55 HUZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

267,995 mi
Last recorded267,995 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 267,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear pipes starting to show signes of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 262,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 258,507 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 258,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 248,834 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 248,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 235,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 235,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 223,186 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 223,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 216,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 207,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 207,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 198,865 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 189,780 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 189,780 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 184,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 172,541 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 172,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 166,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 159,284 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 139,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 125,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 125,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,515 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 109,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HUZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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