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NX55 RRU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 163,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 163,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 160,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 157,707 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 151,599 miles

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

Oil Leak From Engine Area

Fail 4 Nov 2016 151,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven N/S Slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil Leak From Engine Area

Pass 19 Oct 2015 146,269 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 146,269 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 134,001 miles

Major Oil Lean From Engine

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 134,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Major Oil Lean From Engine

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 116,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 19,504 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,603 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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NX55 RRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RRU, 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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What year was NX55 RRU registered?

NX55 RRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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