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Nearside steering rack end slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside steering rack end slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bolt through fuel tank but not leaking
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bolt through fuel tank but not leaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
radiator support beam shows corrosion
spare wheel missing
underside of vehicle & suspension components shows signs of corrosion throughout
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
radiator support beam shows corrosion
spare wheel missing
underside of vehicle & suspension components shows signs of corrosion throughout
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn close to limit
clutch pedal rubber worn
front number plate damage
nearside rear tyre secondary tyre tread worn smooth
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn close to limit
clutch pedal rubber worn
front number plate damage
nearside rear tyre secondary tyre tread worn smooth
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
battery retaining strap broken
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AJ52 ZPE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 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 AJ52 ZPE, 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 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AJ52 ZPE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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