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NC54 TBV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,069 mi
Last recorded146,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 TBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,069 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,454 miles

Corrosion under vehicle/suspension components/rear bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield insecure

Nearside and offside sills have corrosion

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,454 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion under vehicle/suspension components/rear bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield insecure

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

Nearside and offside sills have corrosion

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front spring corroded

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

Offside Front spring corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 124,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front spring corroded

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

Offside Front spring corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,739 miles

Windscreen scratched

Exhaust heat shield loose

High level stop light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,739 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

High level stop light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,943 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose

High level stop light inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (195/65r15)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,539 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Heat shield loose

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,972 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 91,972 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,532 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,679 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,159 miles

windscreen has crack at bottom in middle

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,353 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 TBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NC54 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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