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NL05 PHZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,550 mi
Last recorded150,550 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 150,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,885 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 142,396 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 142,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,507 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 137,464 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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 Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,433 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (size 195.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 129,433 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (size 195.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,323 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,323 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 122,164 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing on s/walls

Fail 14 Apr 2017 122,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing on s/walls

Pass 16 Apr 2016 118,784 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,663 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,121 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,102 miles

Centre top stop light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 111,005 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 97,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 97,068 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 PHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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