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NL05 LDX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,091 mi
Last recorded109,091 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 LDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,091 miles

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 16 Jul 2024 109,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,103 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 93,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,177 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective has a cut in tried pumping it up but goes back down ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective has a cut in tried pumping it up but goes back down ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,685 miles

Both front tyres are on wear indicators and offside front tyre is bald on edge

Drivers seat, secondary nut missing - Seat is not insecure and functions as intended

Nearside front outer tyre wall has tear and slight rim damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre wall has tear

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,664 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer main bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres are on wear indicators and offside front tyre is bald on edge

Drivers seat, secondary nut missing - Seat is not insecure and functions as intended

Nearside front outer tyre wall has tear and slight rim damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre wall has tear

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted DENT IN RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 69,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted DENT IN RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

battery light on

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,689 miles

Nearside Lower sill damge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower sill damge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,839 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner deteriorated.

Gearbox mounting defective

O/S/F tyre uneven wear.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 62,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary belt tensioner deteriorated.

Gearbox mounting defective

O/S/F tyre uneven wear.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,693 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,088 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working, wiper blades split, windscreen slightly scored.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,487 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 31,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NL05 LDX 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 57.1%.

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 NL05 LDX, 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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NL05 LDX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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