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VK55 NUX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,377 mi
Last recorded146,377 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 146,377 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 146,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,750 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 132,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 117,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded to excess at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded to excess at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,903 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

squeaky rear brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,901 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

squeaky rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust moutings missing

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust moutings missing

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,586 miles

Both front & spare tyres worn low on edges.

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

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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VK55 NUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK55 NUX, 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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VK55 NUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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