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DS54 NLT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

227,195 mi
Last recorded227,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 227,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 221,154 miles

near side and off side outer sills rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2018 214,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 203,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 196,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 188,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 178,222 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 178,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 167,341 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 156,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 147,961 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 147,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 139,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 131,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,572 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 117,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 NLT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DS54 NLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS54 NLT registered?

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

Is DS54 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS54 NLT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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