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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

T20 NLSMOT history

T20 NLS is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
167,908 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 NLS was last recorded at 167,908 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2012: 89,101 miles, lower than 117,463 miles on 25 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,770 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,908 miles
  • 2021 – 165,148 miles
  • 2020 – 165,033 miles
  • 2018 – 164,846 miles
  • 2016 – 157,844 miles
  • 2015 – 151,812 miles
  • 2014 – 142,235 miles
  • 2013 – 134,702 miles
  • 2012 – 89,101 miles
  • 2011 – 117,463 miles
  • 2010 – 107,114 miles
  • 2009 – 98,074 miles
  • 2008 – 69,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,908 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,908 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    167,908 miles
    Test number
    777631545584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,770 miles (+2,622)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,770 miles
    Test number
    474953400611
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall and cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear hoses in various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,148 miles (+115)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,148 miles
    Test number
    939625472054
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear noise from brake drum area
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills poor condition

  4. Pass165,033 miles (+187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,033 miles
    Test number
    227928749244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySills poor condition

  5. Pass164,846 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    164,846 miles
    Test number
    282142479582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail164,837 miles (+6,993)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,837 miles
    Test number
    895475793720
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass157,844 miles (+6,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    865232138578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner drive shaft bearing noisey?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre very low

  8. Pass151,812 miles (+9,577)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,812 miles
    Test number
    488422815262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres low on inner edges

  9. Pass142,235 miles (+6)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,235 miles
    Test number
    466861214231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front wheels bearing slight noise/ noise from gear box
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken
    • NoteN/s/f tyres wearing inner edge.. and cuts /slashes on side wall

  10. Fail142,229 miles (+7,527)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,229 miles
    Test number
    396090914441
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front wheels bearing slight noise/ noise from gear box
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken
    • NoteN/s/f tyres wearing inner edge.. and cuts /slashes on side wall

  11. Pass134,702 miles (+45,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,702 miles
    Test number
    229447383059
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass89,101 miles (-28,362)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    299193182097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated
    • NoteNsr tyre thread cracked but no cord exposed
    • NoteOsr tyre thread cracked but no cord exposed

  13. Pass117,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,463 miles
    Test number
    499764181007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,463 miles (+10,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,463 miles
    Test number
    108782081034
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass107,114 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    172526270073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,800 miles (+8,726)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    932711670039
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteH/line brake light out, n/s inner cv boot split

  17. Fail98,074 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    152835939076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass98,074 miles (+28,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    843265039077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass69,450 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    821348218012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,446 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    823667118068
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about T20 NLS

Does T20 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 NLS expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 NLS?
The MOT on T20 NLS expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 NLS done?
T20 NLS was recorded at 167,908 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has T20 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 NLS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T20 NLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T20 NLS find?
T20 NLS passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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