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NL05 PFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

front pads 75% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2019 163,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both sills advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2019 163,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both sills advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2018 158,574 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 155,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion showing on both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2016 142,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion on underside

rear axle brakes squeeling when tested advise checking adjustment or repairs

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 9 May 2015 135,950 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 30 May 2014 128,215 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 119,978 miles

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

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

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

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

spare wheel flat

Pass 10 May 2012 109,282 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2011 103,189 miles

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offsiderear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2011 103,186 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offsiderear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2010 95,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,604 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,217 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,552 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,552 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NL05 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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