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NC54 TBU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,850 mi
Last recorded191,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 191,850 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached off side bumper end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 191,850 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached off side bumper end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 190,243 miles

off side bumper end cap missing

slight bind on off side rear brake

Fail 31 Aug 2016 190,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve between centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bumper trim missing

slight oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 25 Aug 2015 178,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 167,008 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 167,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 153,624 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 153,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,500 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 127,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 109,967 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,764 miles

Offside 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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NC54 TBU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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