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DS54 NLU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

227,191 mi
Last recorded227,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 227,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 223,052 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 223,032 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sil. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 215,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber mount damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shields loose

Fail 12 Jul 2021 215,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber mount damaged

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shields loose

Fail 14 Apr 2021 214,880 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested Not tested due to inadequate dipped beam patterns NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured NSR drop link mount fractured and detached from rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings N/S and O/S steering rack mountings loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust heat shield lose

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox rear mount bush degraded ()

Evidence under bonnet of historical coolant leaks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSF low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering at NSF wheel

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower NSR sill evidence of repair, filler etc not allowing inspection of repair

Nearside Rear NSR bumper end cap missing, no sharp edges exposed

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

No engine coolant in header tank

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre increased wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering at OSF wheel

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF wiper blade excessively loose, fitting clip missing allowing blade to move in wiper arm mount (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower OSR sill evidence of repair, filler etc not allowing inspection of repair

Offside Rear OSR position lamp lens cracked, not affecting

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel rim buckled excessively affecting spare tyre, advise not to use ()

Spare wheel rim buckled excessively affecting spare tyre, advise not to use

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 198,226 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 191,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 191,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipes corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket adrift (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 183,916 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak rad ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 183,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak rad ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 177,318 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 177,313 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 167,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 161,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 153,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 142,904 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,174 miles

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

Offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 120,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 108,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 93,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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