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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COMPLETE INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG
n/s door mirror damaged.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap can not be opened. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
n/s door mirror damaged.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
headlamps cloudy
Brake performance unable to be tested pipes burst (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes above tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system engine bay (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
headlamps cloudy
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp cover cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rotted and Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery loose
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
surface corrosion to rear sections of front to rear brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
surface corrosion to rear sections of front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery clamp not fitted
rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate deteriorating
rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise nsr tyre lightly staggered and wearing on inner edge
advise slight play in steering rack
advise surface corrosion to brake discs and are slightly lipped
advise nsr tyre starting to wear low
advise osf tyre bald on inner edge
advise slight distortion on nsr tyre
advise slight play in steering
advise spare tyre worn low
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise coolant level low
advise nsr tyre starting to wear low
advise osf tyre bald on inner edge
advise slight distortion on nsr tyre
advise slight play in steering
advise spare tyre worn low
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!
nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!
nearside front tyre on hust above 1.6mm tread depth !!!
offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!
offside rear anti roll bar link balljoint slight play ???
offside rear suspension shock absorber started to leak out ???
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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EU55 HVY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.
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