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NL05 MPO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,916 mi
Last recorded186,916 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 MPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 186,916 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner missing leaving a metal edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner missing leaving a metal edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both front brake pipes corroding but covered in grease

Both rear indicators fading

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth to inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leaks

Play to nearside inner tie arm of steering rack

Power steering fluid level low

Rear suspension and mountings corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2018 181,631 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge

offside front brake slight fluctuation

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and wearing heavily to inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

rotational noise from offside rear wheel when spun

Fail 18 Jun 2018 181,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake pipes corroding

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge

offside front brake slight fluctuation

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and wearing heavily to inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

rotational noise from offside rear wheel when spun

Pass 12 Jun 2017 174,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 174,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil level low {1.5 ltrs added to show on dipstick} dipstick tip missing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,867 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

loud noise from nearside rear brake when applied

Fail 18 Jun 2016 168,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

loud noise from nearside rear brake when applied

Fail 23 Jun 2015 163,060 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level stop not working

Pass 23 Jun 2015 163,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level stop not working

Pass 8 Feb 2014 156,349 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system corroded

note/brake pads not visible

Pass 26 Jan 2013 153,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 142,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 142,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 119,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,269 miles

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

spare tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2010 95,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

spare tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2009 81,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 81,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,190 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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NL05 MPO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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