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NV05 UTS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 105,710 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 99,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 13 May 2016 92,149 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both sides front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator support panel damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 87,505 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2015

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 85,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,090 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,822 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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NV05 UTS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV05 UTS, 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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NV05 UTS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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