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ND54 ZKL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,714 mi
Last recorded168,714 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 ZKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 168,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 168,633 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 172,018 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 169,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 163,170 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,519 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 160,517 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 159,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 156,648 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately sensor wire located incorrectly (3.4.4)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective ball joint not located correctly in suspension arm (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately sensor wire located incorrectly (3.4.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,932 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,886 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Steering rack slightly weeping

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 135,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Steering rack slightly weeping

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 130,346 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,818 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 114,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 108,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 163,881 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 163,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 103,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 103,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ND54 ZKL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ND54 ZKL, 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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ND54 ZKL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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