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NJ55 HVC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

219,937 mi
Last recorded219,937 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 219,937 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 212,757 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 197,670 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe and centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 197,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe and centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 169,499 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 167,451 miles

Nearside Outer Corrosion in Sill - Not stuctural

Pass 19 Feb 2018 149,394 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing off on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 149,394 miles

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing off on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,924 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 130,924 miles

Central Stop lamp not working 921 (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 121,374 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear metal pipe burst under test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 116,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 115,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 111,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,101 miles

centre exhaust mount missing.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 107,101 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,254 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 104,254 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 98,207 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 HVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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