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NX55 RLO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 RLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 73,699 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,477 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,613 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 67,612 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,748 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 66,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,865 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,801 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 64,801 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,386 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,635 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,037 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr bumper corner trim missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,037 miles

nsr bumper corner trim missing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,195 miles

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

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

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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NX55 RLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NX55 RLO, 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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NX55 RLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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