MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (half the length of sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front door has corrosion hole in
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear door has corrosion hole in
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front outer sill has corrosion hole in
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front doors corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside side loading door corroded and pulling apart
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and part worn fitted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside outer sill weak
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
turbo/intercooler pipes insecure
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside side loading door corroded and pulling apart
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and part worn fitted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside outer sill weak
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
turbo/intercooler pipes insecure
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
snow tyre fitted to n/s/f
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
snow tyre fitted to n/s/f
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight accident damage to nearside rear bumper
Slight accident damage to nearside rear light unit.
Wiper blades slightly streaky require cleaning or replacement soon.
Slight accident damage to nearside rear bumper
Slight accident damage to nearside rear light unit.
Wiper blades slightly streaky require cleaning or replacement soon.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BL54 VLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL54 VLY, 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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BL54 VLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 February 2005.
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