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DS54 NLX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,939 mi
Last recorded188,939 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 188,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources near side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front discs and pads worn and corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to go rusty off side

head lights starting to deteriorate

near side front brake pipe starting to go rusty

slight play to near side front wheel bearing

small hole to near side front sill not with in 30cm of any main mounting point

under side of vehicle going very rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2018 188,939 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure off side rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords off side rear tyre in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources near side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat covers lose and insecure

front discs and pads worn and corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to go rusty off side

head lights starting to deteriorate

near side front brake pipe starting to go rusty

slight play to near side front wheel bearing

small hole to near side front sill not with in 30cm of any main mounting point

under side of vehicle going very rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2017 184,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened limited life (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded outside prescribe area

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened limited life (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 184,331 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake judder

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear brake judder

Pass 29 Jan 2016 181,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 175,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 175,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 163,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 155,067 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 147,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 139,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 127,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 112,252 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 112,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,309 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 NLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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