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NC54 XHR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,278 mi
Last recorded171,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 171,278 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes corroded

os front tyre worn

Fail 9 Jul 2015 171,278 miles

os front tyre worn

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 153,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 132,907 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Underbody brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 111,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 88,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 66,942 miles

front pads 80%worn

Pass 7 May 2008 52,140 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 52,140 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XHR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XHR, 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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What year was NC54 XHR registered?

NC54 XHR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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