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NY05 VNP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,741 mi
Last recorded76,741 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VNP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,423 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REARBRAKE PIPES GREASED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES GREASED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE GREASED

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,418 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TO REARBRAKE PIPES GREASED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES GREASED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE GREASED

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 67,191 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Aug 2014 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,848 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mount bolt rubbing on steering rack causing a squeak on steering

n/s rear tyre has cuts and cracks in tread face

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,278 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,279 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 16,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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NY05 VNP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NY05 VNP, 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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NY05 VNP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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