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NM05 BWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,391 mi
Last recorded168,391 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 168,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 168,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 161,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 158,163 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,014 miles

Both headlights faded just legal.

Nearside Outer cv boot starting to leak.

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 153,014 miles

Both headlights faded just legal.

Nearside Outer cv boot starting to leak.

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2018 138,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 138,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 130,184 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,192 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 121,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,827 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are leaking grease

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear bumper end cap is missing

Wiper blades are split but are still clearing the screen

Fail 17 Jun 2015 109,827 miles

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

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

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are leaking grease

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear bumper end cap is missing

Wiper blades are split but are still clearing the screen

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,444 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/r tyre outter wall cut/damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,398 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/r tyre outter wall cut/damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nuts on top of front suspension struts coroded

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2012 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nuts on top of front suspension struts coroded

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2011 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2010 60,727 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 60,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,158 miles

Slight grab from rear brakes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn opn inside

Fail 8 Apr 2009 52,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to nearside front suspension - requires repair

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn opn inside

Slight grab from rear brakes

Pass 2 May 2008 45,053 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 BWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BWV, 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 BWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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