2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NL54 PDK
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 178,637 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL54 PDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 178,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL54 PDK 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 2004 Ford Transit Connect (NL54 PDK) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”.
NL54 PDK Mileage History
- 21/02/2024177,336 mi
- 04/03/2025178,432 mi+1,096 mi
- 12/04/2025178,432 mi
- 02/04/2026178,665 mi+233 mi
- 15/04/2026178,637 mi-28 mi
Average of roughly 606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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