MOT Status
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136,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer+inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer+inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer+inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer+inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Both outer sill repairs heavily covered in sealer
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Area Both Sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre 2006
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre 2002
Oil Leak Engine Area
Front exhaust in a poor condition at flexible joint
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills previous welding repair and are corroded
coolant leak
underbody has areas of corrosion
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front exhaust in a poor condition at flexible joint
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills previous welding repair and are corroded
coolant leak
underbody has areas of corrosion
heavy underseal to van underside(poss concealing corrosion)
o/s front tyre worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heavy underseal to van underside(poss concealing corrosion)
o/s front tyre worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery light is staying on.
offside bottom ball joint has a pip hole in the boot.
offside rear bumper end cap is missing.
slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.
slight movement at inner rack ends.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery light is staying on.
offside bottom ball joint has a pip hole in the boot.
offside rear bumper end cap is missing.
slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.
slight movement at inner rack ends.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DL12 VDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2012 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 87,423 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 DL12 VDO, 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 14 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DL12 VDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2012.
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