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NU55 TZG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 TZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,941 miles

rear bumper bar corosion

Fail 29 Nov 2018 131,941 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper bar corosion

Fail 10 Oct 2018 131,903 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 122,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,025 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,756 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,755 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside of rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,874 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn almost to cords

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,424 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 49,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in rear ns tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,344 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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NU55 TZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NU55 TZG, 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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NU55 TZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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