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NL55 XEP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,874 mi
Last recorded186,874 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 186,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Jun 2015 186,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 164,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 164,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2012 143,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 132,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,745 miles

front screen chipped oil leak o/s/f tyre worn on edges exhaust crumbly

Pass 20 Jul 2008 70,347 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACJ PLAYS OR CORDS

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 XEP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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