MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,002 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Brake pipe excessively corroded front of both front torears (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested auxiliary belt broken (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner & outer edges
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage around pinion (2.3.3b)
engine oil level low
nail in offside rear tyre
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner & outer edges
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage around pinion (2.3.3b)
engine oil level low
nail in offside rear tyre
corrosion to n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes
exhaust mounting rubbers missing system still supported
reverse lights not working
tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3mm 195/65R15 91H
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes
exhaust mounting rubbers missing system still supported
reverse lights not working
tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3mm 195/65R15 91H
tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/65/15 91H.
1 front and 1 centre exhaust rubber mountings missing system still supported
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s/f tyre on legal limit o/s/f close to limit
slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes
slight judder fron both rear brakes
tyre tread depths n/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3mm 195/65R15 95T reinforced
various small cuts to both rear tyres
1 of 2 front exhaust rubber mountings missing and centre rear mounting missing system still supported
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
centre rear light not working
reverse lights not working
slight corrosion to both front and both rear steel brake pipes
tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 195/65r15 95t
various cuts to both rear tyres not deep enough to reach ply/cords
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front exhaust mounting missing system still supported
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear exhaust mounting missing missing system still supported
slight corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe
slight corrosion to rear steel brake pipes
tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 5mm 195/65r15 95t
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight imbalance in rear brakes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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DE05 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 DE05 MXW, 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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DE05 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 July 2005.
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