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NJ55 MZZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,176 mi
Last recorded156,176 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 156,176 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 156,176 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 148,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 148,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 143,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 133,570 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper ends missing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper ends missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear bumper conners missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 100,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper conners missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 88,778 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,963 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 MZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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