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NL05 PGU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,501 mi
Last recorded165,501 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 165,501 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded and damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 5 Oct 2020 123,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 108,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

brake anti slip worn

wipers

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,780 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2013 93,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,064 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 73,494 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 68,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,986 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 66,068 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,125 miles

oil leak to engine area

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 PGU 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 79.2%.

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

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