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NU05 XWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,502 mi
Last recorded154,502 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,190 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 142,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 145,553 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 145,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,691 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 118,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,062 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,062 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,006 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED STILL ABLE TO READ

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP WORN

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 28,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED STILL ABLE TO READ

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP WORN

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

Oil leak

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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NU05 XWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU05 XWJ, 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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What year was NU05 XWJ registered?

NU05 XWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 XWJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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