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SA55 NSU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,386 mi
Last recorded142,386 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 NSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 142,386 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 142,220 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,484 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 133,483 miles

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification cilll inner and out (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,345 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,527 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 113,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tearing in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipesall badly corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,761 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge + cuts in tread

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at offside front

hand brake effort only just passed due to low effort at nearside

Fail 19 Oct 2016 105,761 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge + cuts in tread

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at offside front

hand brake effort only just passed due to low effort at nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,758 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,798 miles

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

Wipers do not self park

Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Wipers do not self park

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,317 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,831 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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SA55 NSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA55 NSU, 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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SA55 NSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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