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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tail pipe missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi and rear tail pipe missing (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mount (6.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osf tyre wearing on inner edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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BV05 VJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BV05 VJF, 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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What year was BV05 VJF registered?
BV05 VJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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