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SM05 NDK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 NDK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,403 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,944 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded 2X FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING BUT NOT TO EXCSESS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,154 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 72,274 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 64,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 49,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 42,038 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 36,309 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 30,932 miles

Inner Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 30,932 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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SM05 NDK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM05 NDK, 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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SM05 NDK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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