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NM05 EHT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,134 mi
Last recorded209,134 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 209,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 209,134 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 187,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2019 187,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 182,864 miles

brake pipes have protective coating

Pass 20 Jan 2017 187,648 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 187,648 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 184,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 184,425 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,807 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 73,838 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,774 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 EHT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NM05 EHT, 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 EHT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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