MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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emissions on the high side
welding repairs covered both sides
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
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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 ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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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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