MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear section of outer sill panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section of outer sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel rear section (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes worn/perished play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator deteriated
Heavy oil leak
Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes worn/perished play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator deteriated
Heavy oil leak
Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Lower Engine/gearbox mount deteriorated slight play
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering arm has slight movement at its attatchment
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Wide angle mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear
Oil leak
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Slight coolent leak radiator
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Rear slight brake bind
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside wide angle mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion in general
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/holed within 30cm (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak bad when engine hot
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
mid exhaust rubber broken off
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EK05 HDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 EK05 HDJ, 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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EK05 HDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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