MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp inop
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heat shield loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Crossmember damaged
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Stop lamp inop
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heat shield loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Crossmember damaged
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Crossmember damaged
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (4.1.D.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Headlamp insecure Both sides (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills both sides (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Crossmember damaged
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (4.1.D.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Engine mount bracket has a temporary repair
Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on the inside edge
Slight damage to the rear of vehicle underneath
Nearside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
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EX05 FZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 EX05 FZS, 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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EX05 FZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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