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NV55 ENT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,182 mi
Last recorded116,182 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ENT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 116,182 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 116,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 101,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective near side and off side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,150 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,970 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 58,970 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring for camper conversion rubbing on exhaust heat shield at rear (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring under vehicle to rear for camper conversion zip tied to drive shaft (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring routed under turbo and around driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,358 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,140 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tread very low

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 45,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,546 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,327 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,258 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 37,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,865 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 30,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,587 miles

small stone chips in screen .

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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NV55 ENT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NV55 ENT, 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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NV55 ENT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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