MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body heavily coated in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (innner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front all suspension units heavily corroded
Front chassis legs corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
battery light illuminated
underneath heat shields insecure
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front all suspension units heavily corroded
Front chassis legs corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper brake light inoperative
Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
battery light illuminated
bolt insecure not fitted correctly to rear engine mount
underneath heat shields insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
exhaust heat shield insecure
high brake light not working
n/s wing mirror damaged
n/s/r fog lamp showing white light
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damged
n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished
n/s/r wheel has slight bind
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
exhaust heat shield insecure
high brake light not working
n/s wing mirror damaged
n/s/r fog lamp showing white light
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damged
n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished
n/s/r wheel has slight bind
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/r brake binding
oil leak
underside of vehicle slight corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/r brake binding
oil leak
underside of vehicle slight corrosion
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
center exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
nsf wheel bearing starting to wear
osr tyre wall starting to crack near tread
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
center exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
nsf wheel bearing starting to wear
osr tyre wall starting to crack near tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
O/s mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
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EU55 HGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 EU55 HGO, 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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EU55 HGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.
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