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NL55 XAT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,782 mi
Last recorded148,782 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 148,782 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 148,782 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 142,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 142,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST PART MISSING (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER & INNER SILLS (5.2.6)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 135,218 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

General Under-Body Corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 135,218 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

General Under-Body Corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016

Chip in screen outside swept area

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bumper corner missing

Oil leak crank oil seal (timing side)

Oil leak turbo

Fail 1 Mar 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.87 (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Fins in vented discs corroded and worn away (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light illuminated (5.4.2)

Chip in screen outside swept area

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bumper corner missing

Oil leak crank oil seal (timing side)

Oil leak turbo

Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 128,705 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 102,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,224 miles

bonnet release difficult to opperate

nearside inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet release difficult to opperate

nearside inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,804 miles

nearside front inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,119 miles

NSR door sill deformed

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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NL55 XAT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL55 XAT, 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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NL55 XAT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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