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VK55 NWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,633 mi
Last recorded147,633 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 147,633 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by front subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by front subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 143,259 miles

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

Bonnet corroded and sharp edges taped over.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabiliser mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Catching wheel when jacked up. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 143,251 miles

Front Brake cable damaged Front part of cable snapped during brake test. (1.1.15 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet corroded and sharp edges taped over.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabiliser mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Catching wheel when jacked up. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 138,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 138,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 132,441 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,284 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing (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)

bonnet corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Nov 2016 125,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing (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)

bonnet corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing (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)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 117,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing (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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,839 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,975 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,882 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 91,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,155 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 80,880 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 14 Nov 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering and susp slight

Pass 14 Nov 2009 80,880 miles

brakes req strip[ check

steer and susp slight

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 53,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VK55 NWJ, 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 NWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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