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NL05 XCP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,560 mi
Last recorded147,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 147,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,967 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2018 142,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 135,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,292 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn iunner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 110,635 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Jan 2014 110,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Jan 2013 102,337 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s drive shaft inner boot splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,337 miles

n/s drive shaft inner boot splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2011 98,615 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,182 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,695 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 XCP 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

NL05 XCP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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