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DS54 NLO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

236,001 mi
Last recorded236,001 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 NLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 236,001 miles

emissions on the high side

welding repairs covered both sides

Fail 8 Dec 2020 236,001 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

emissions on the high side

welding repairs covered both sides

Pass 25 Nov 2019 214,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 214,359 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 200,649 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 200,639 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SIIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 184,840 miles

Coolant leak oil cooler pipe corroded ()

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside windscreen has damage on the lower corner of the screen not in drivers view

Oil leak excessive ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet lock damaged

nearside and offside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

nearside and offside outer sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres has cracks all round

radiator carrier corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 184,834 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak oil cooler pipe corroded ()

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside windscreen has damage on the lower corner of the screen not in drivers view

Oil leak excessive ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet lock damaged

nearside and offside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

nearside and offside outer sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres has cracks all round

radiator carrier corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 174,851 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 168,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 163,590 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 163,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 159,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 154,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 146,845 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 146,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 134,975 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

windscreen has rub marks made by wipers

Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,991 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,721 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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DS54 NLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS54 NLO, 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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DS54 NLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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