MOT Status
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130,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link barr (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material freshly covered brake pipes ( vehicle as been standing some time ) (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive This vehicle as been standing for a considerable amount of time surface corrosion on rust flaking noticeable both sills undersealed with plenty of oil and grease covering (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front coil springs corroded
Offside sill damaged
oil leaks
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lens broken (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disc;s have slight wear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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CX55 VPW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 CX55 VPW, 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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CX55 VPW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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