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NL05 UPN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,728 mi
Last recorded158,728 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 158,728 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 158,728 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 143,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 127,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,675 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,029 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 UPN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL05 UPN registered?

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

Is NL05 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 UPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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