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NV05 ZWZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Nearside sill damaged by jacking points front and rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on most of chassis and underneath of van

radiator lower support bracket corroded

speedo missing digit 132_36

Fail 18 Nov 2024

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid front to rear at join near fuel tank (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface dark film on it (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid front to rear at join near fuel tank (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface dark film on it (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged by jacking point front and rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner cap missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on most of chassis and underneath of van

engine oil leak

radiator low support bracket corroded

speedo digit missing can see 132_07 miles

Pass 9 Nov 2023 131,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 131,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,515 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Catalytic converter bracket loose/system still secure.

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator support cradle corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded/undersealed.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 125,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Both front coil springs corroded.

Catalytic converter bracket loose/system still secure.

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator support cradle corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded/undersealed.

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,421 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,237 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre valves fouling on wheel trims

rear gearbox mount has slight play in rubber bush

Pass 18 May 2016 107,773 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and balding on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,176 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,608 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,608 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,869 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,448 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,593 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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