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OV55 NKX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,748 mi
Last recorded155,748 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 155,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,730 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 212,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s front & rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 205,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front fog lamp lens broken o/s innop

Pass 28 Nov 2018 198,137 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 198,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear sections over the tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at the o/s upper (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

foot brake low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 191,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside nearside sills becoming weak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 170,844 miles

Small crack in front screen but affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 5 Nov 2016 170,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill, centre to rear. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill centre to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Small crack in front screen but affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 152,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 152,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 129,702 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,881 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Oct 2012 73,504 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,295 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,883 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,928 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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OV55 NKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OV55 NKX, 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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OV55 NKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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