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NM05 EJU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,281 mi
Last recorded103,281 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,281 miles

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 17 Nov 2025 103,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,911 miles

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2024 88,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2019 88,407 miles

near side rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 May 2019 88,401 miles

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

near side rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,314 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,290 miles

Offside Rear tyres cracking/pershing

Pass 5 May 2016 80,454 miles

general under body corrosion

offside rear tyre age cracking

two rust holes in nearside outer sill

Pass 5 May 2015 77,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 61,727 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 61,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,516 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 EJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NM05 EJU registered?

NM05 EJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for NM05 EJU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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