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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f/ (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f/ (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ inner cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine and gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/f/ (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f/ (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside complete sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front cross member area corroded
rack play- rear leaf springs corroded-structure corroded spare tyre missing-front radiator mounting area corroded-o/s/f/ tyre deflated-x2 front lens deteriated
windscreen damaged-wipers smearing-all sills corroded-front plate cracked-oil leak-rear anti roll bar corroded-all flexi ferroles corroded-n/s/f/ cv boot detriated
front number plate cracked-windscreen has slight crack-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly
leaf springs corroded-brake pipes surface rust-power steering slightly damp-rear service and parking brake passed on limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-front brake pads wearing low
x2 rear leaf springs corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion os/r ns/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FM05 OYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FM05 OYW, 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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What year was FM05 OYW registered?
FM05 OYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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