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NG54 OBT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

157,058 mi
Last recorded157,058 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 OBT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 157,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill small hole ,not near mounting point

Pass 13 Feb 2025 156,440 miles

Age related corrosion under body side

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 156,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has age related corrsion underneath

Pass 12 Feb 2024 155,433 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 155,430 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights are switched on the brake lights also turn on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal is pressed both front and rear side lights come on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 153,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 153,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 151,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 151,265 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 148,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 144,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 points on sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 139,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 139,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 136,573 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracking

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 133,969 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

backbox corroded but no exhaust gas leakage.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 133,969 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

backbox corroded but no exhaust gas leakage.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 131,664 miles

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)

back box slighley corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 131,664 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box slighley corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 126,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 121,600 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 121,600 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,393 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,746 miles

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

O/S mirror glass cracked not affectting view

Fail 6 Jan 2009 93,746 miles

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

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

O/S mirror glass cracked not affectting view

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,130 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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NG54 OBT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 NG54 OBT, 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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NG54 OBT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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