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NC54 FWH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,612 mi
Last recorded163,612 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FWH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 163,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 158,413 miles

Front subframe getting rusty

Nearside Front offside front anti roll bar link gaiters perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 158,413 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear metal pipe not clip to mounting (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 153,045 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 153,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 148,369 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion x2

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,504 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,664 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 124,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,346 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 84,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,690 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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NC54 FWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NC54 FWH, 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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NC54 FWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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