MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
all metal brake pipes are greased
both rear are slightly grabbing
nearside and offside front to rear floor to outer sill is heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
all metal brake pipes greased
nearside and offside front to rear floor to outer sill is heavily undersealed
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
windscreen cracked along the bottom but not in driver view of the road
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
windscreen cracked along the bottom but not in driver view of the road
Braking system leaking main rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
windscreen cracked along the bottom but not in driver view of the road
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust mount missing but system still secure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust mount missing but system still secure
Nearside rear service brake low efficiency - may require adjustment or repair.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear service brake low efficiency - may require adjustment or repair.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front plate border line
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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FP05 RFL 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 69.2%.
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 FP05 RFL, 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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FP05 RFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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