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AE54 NBK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,037 mi
Last recorded151,037 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 NBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 151,037 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 151,034 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 150,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 148,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 142,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,860 miles

Battery light on dash

Knocking through steering

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

O/S rear bumper trim missing

Rough idling causing lights to go bright/dim

Several chips in windscreen

Slight play through lower engine mount

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 136,852 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery light on dash

Knocking through steering

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

O/S rear bumper trim missing

Rough idling causing lights to go bright/dim

Several chips in windscreen

Slight play through lower engine mount

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 130,491 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 130,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 122,967 miles

brake pads wearing low

n/s/f inner cv boot split

various stonechips accross windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,914 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 46,050 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,050 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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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AE54 NBK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE54 NBK, 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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AE54 NBK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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