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MT55 NSU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

141,181 mi
Last recorded141,181 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 NSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,181 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2026 141,177 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 137,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 137,819 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,975 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,567 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect clutch slave cylinder, leak from inside bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler or filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from bias valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,567 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid slight leak from pipe to cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid slight leak from pipe to cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect clutch slave cylinder, leak from inside bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler or filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from bias valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 94,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brakes just meet requirement and hand brake travel

under body surface rust

Fail 14 Mar 2019 94,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brakes just meet requirement and hand brake travel

under body surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,943 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR SECTION BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 73,093 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,577 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,430 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,760 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 29,949 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,084 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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MT55 NSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 MT55 NSU, 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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MT55 NSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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