MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded both at rear flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing. (3.3 (a))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible hand brake cable (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty flasher unit (indicators stay on) (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 plus nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper x2 end caps missing (6.1.C.1)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.D.1a)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2mm plus nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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)
n/s headlamp clip missing
rear brakes efford low
upper brake light n/w
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brakes efford low
upper brake light n/w
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr tyre has a few cuts in side wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nsr tyre has a few cuts in side wall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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EJ05 WVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 EJ05 WVT, 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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EJ05 WVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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