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NL05 UPK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,399 mi
Last recorded176,399 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 176,399 miles

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

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

underside vehicle has light surface corrotion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 174,918 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 174,908 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 160,845 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,634 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,468 miles

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

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,783 miles

bottom engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,623 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 UPK 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 84.6%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

NL05 UPK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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