MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear back box bent pipe
under body corrision
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside door sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
screen damaged out side swept area
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside door sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
screen damaged out side swept area
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
windscreen cracked ( offside upper )
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
silencer holed/blowing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
silencer holed/blowing
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
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AO05 LZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 AO05 LZU, 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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AO05 LZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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