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NL05 PHX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,966 mi
Last recorded212,966 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 212,966 miles

auxiliary belt is slightly deteriorated

battery housing tray is loose

both head lamp lens's are slightly opaque

coolant staining below thermostat housing

engine has an occasional misfire

interior mirror is slightly loose

screen damage

turbo hoses and intercooler carrier are all loose due to damaged mounts

wipers smear slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2014 212,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

auxiliary belt is slightly deteriorated

battery housing tray is loose

both head lamp lens's are slightly opaque

coolant staining below thermostat housing

engine has an occasional misfire

interior mirror is slightly loose

screen damage

turbo hoses and intercooler carrier are all loose due to damaged mounts

wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 195,461 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 195,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 182,781 miles

battery loose

centre exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2012 118,271 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 178,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 160,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 143,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 122,854 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

advise scratch on o/s of windsceen

Fail 18 Apr 2008 122,854 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

advise scratch on o/s of windsceen

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 PHX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PHX, 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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What year was NL05 PHX registered?

NL05 PHX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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