2020 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · NL20 XWR
2020 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2020. Recorded mileage 67,844 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL20 XWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 67,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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NL20 XWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Transit Connect (NL20 XWR) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
NL20 XWR Mileage History
- 03/08/202338,554 mi
- 04/08/202338,566 mi+12 mi
- 04/02/202560,049 mi+21,483 mi
- 04/02/202560,049 mi
- 02/03/202667,844 mi+7,795 mi
Average of roughly 11,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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