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NL05 PGF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,804 mi
Last recorded161,804 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 161,804 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 152,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,036 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 146,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 136,895 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 136,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 127,944 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre high level brake light maybe disconnected

power steering fluid below minimum level

Fail 22 Dec 2011 127,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre high level brake light maybe disconnected

power steering fluid below minimum level

Pass 23 Dec 2010 116,080 miles

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

centre stoplamp inoperative

Fail 22 Dec 2010 116,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stoplamp inoperative

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 100,107 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,749 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 PGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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