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AE54 NCU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,850 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,855 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 102,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body under sealed

Fail 31 Jan 2022

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,850 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTHSIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 102,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear bumper damaged and corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear bumper damaged and corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2018 102,850 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,856 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction out of date festival permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested light output insufficient to check aim (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on main and dipped beams (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,850 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge recommend replacement

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached from suspension (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge recommend replacement

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,850 miles

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

O/S/R bumper corner missing

O/S/R tyre low

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

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,850 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

O/S/R bumper corner missing

O/S/R tyre low

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

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,883 miles

rear indicators faded

Fail 20 Dec 2014 99,642 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,857 miles

vehicle underside muddy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,756 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,193 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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AE54 NCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE54 NCU, 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 NCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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