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NJ55 HVS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,851 mi
Last recorded121,851 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,851 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

ns wiper arm insecure

Pass 20 May 2022 119,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns+os (4.4.3 (a))

os mirror incomplete

Fail 5 May 2022 119,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s + o/s inner + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,188 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2021 116,187 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2021 116,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wiper insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine oil below half way

slight hand brake travel at lever

Fail 11 Mar 2020 112,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wiper insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine oil below half way

slight hand brake travel at lever

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,438 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,438 miles

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,787 miles

corrosion Exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,002 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,002 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,402 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,878 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,251 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,782 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insicure

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,048 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 79,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 74,418 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,887 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 HVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HVS, 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 HVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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