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VE55 NJN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,365 mi
Last recorded196,365 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 NJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 196,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 196,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 188,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 184,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 183,576 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

center engin mountin worn

Fail 4 Feb 2014 170,668 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 170,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 166,543 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 153,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 153,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 130,311 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 130,311 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 106,980 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,980 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 79,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,116 miles

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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VE55 NJN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 VE55 NJN, 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 VE55 NJN registered?

VE55 NJN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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