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NV05 ZWS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,197 mi
Last recorded110,197 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill has welded repairs

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 110,191 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board tail section (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 102,790 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 96,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner cv joint boot cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,447 miles

Nearside outer sill has weld repairs.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 79,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill has weld repairs.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,995 miles

both offside road wheels have corrosion

exhaust tail pipe corodded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both offside road wheels have corrosion

exhaust tail pipe corodded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,577 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,565 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,315 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,898 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,764 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZWS 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 60%.

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 NV05 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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