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NJ55 HVB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

192,786 mi
Last recorded192,786 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 192,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges. poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs slight corrosion inner surfaces

nearside centre inner sill corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

power steering fluid level low

Pass 26 Nov 2024 189,375 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 185,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion offside rear outer and inner sill

Pass 28 Nov 2022 181,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 177,781 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 171,879 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 164,235 miles

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

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

both steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2019 164,235 miles

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

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

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

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

both steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2018 158,047 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 158,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 151,048 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 151,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,890 miles

nearside floor pan area's rust patch

offside front & rear outer wheel rims have flat spots

Pass 12 May 2014 127,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,424 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 103,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,812 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 91,810 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,261 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HVB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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