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NL05 PGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,099 mi
Last recorded172,099 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 172,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 172,038 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 May 2019 164,208 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow

both inner and outer sills corroded

both inner and outer sills undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2019 164,189 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major exhaust leak down pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Engine sump excessively corroded, recommend replacement.

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 164,189 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major exhaust leak down pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 161,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 149,575 miles

advise front coil springs corroded

advise n/s/f inner cv boot split around small end of boot

advise sump corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 149,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges advise replacement

advise front brake discs worn and pads look low

advise front coil springs corroded

advise n/s/f inner cv boot split around small end of boot

advise sump corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 139,077 miles

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 131,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 131,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 116,569 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres on legal limit

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 1 May 2012 99,501 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,981 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn slighty on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 76,981 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

advise nail in o/s/f tyre and tread worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre worn slighty on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,677 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 PGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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