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NL05 PFZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,762 mi
Last recorded167,762 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 167,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both gaiters slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both lower wing mirror glasses damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exterior body damaged

intercooler and pipes insecure in bay brackets broken etc.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 167,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both gaiters slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both lower wing mirror glasses damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exterior body damaged

intercooler and pipes insecure in bay brackets broken etc.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 160,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both lower wing mirror glasses damaged

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat-shield slightly loose

exterior body damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,457 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator bracket/mount damaged and bent

Front both ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Front both lower wing mirrors damaged

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn and starting to show age cracks

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exterior body damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2020 152,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator bracket/mount damaged and bent

Front both ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Front both lower wing mirrors damaged

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn and starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear tyre slight wear to edges

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

exterior body damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,577 miles

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

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

both lower wing mirror glasses damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2019 141,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both need cleaning/polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

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

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

both lower wing mirror glasses damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,506 miles

Front both headlamp lenses starting to go of colour and misty but not yet effecting the beam image

Front both lower wing mirror glasses broken/damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2018 132,506 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both headlamp lenses starting to go of colour and misty but not yet effecting the beam image

Front both lower wing mirror glasses broken/damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre non-repairable ()

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,822 miles

Central high level brake light not working

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central high level brake light not working

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2016 120,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section/backbox and tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,309 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 114,309 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 107,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 101,336 miles

Engine noisy rattle/tapping.

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Oil light flashing during test.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,336 miles

Engine noisy rattle/tapping.

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

Oil leak

Oil light flashing during test.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,923 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,776 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2010 65,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 49,242 miles

advise n/s sill damaged

advsie wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 76,345 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front inner cv boot split

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 PFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NL05 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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