MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached TRACK ROD END LOCK NUT MISSING & INECURE (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both front Head lamp lends clouded which is affecting the beam Patten
Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Rear high level brake lamp not working
steering column is a temporary repair
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)
Rear high level brake lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake binding very slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake pipes rusty
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AO55 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 AO55 VRM, 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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AO55 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.
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