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NM05 BTX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 BTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 100,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,981 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,981 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever has sharp edges

Fail 8 Oct 2010 73,907 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever has sharp edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake lever has sharp edges

Fail 8 Aug 2009 70,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake lever has sharp edges

n/s/r tyre tread coming away

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,322 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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NM05 BTX 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 61.5%.

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 NM05 BTX, 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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NM05 BTX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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