MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,960 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis & x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis & x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald on edges (poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
repairs to sill areas
rust and under seal to under body area
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald on edges (poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
repairs to sill areas
rust and under seal to under body area
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
heavy rust and repairs both outer sills
very heavy rust and underseal to underbody
Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Front number plate cracked
Hi Level brake lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed smooth (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box has hole in it (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front number plate cracked
Hi Level brake lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed smooth (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust in poor condition
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
oil leak
rust forming on front and rear suspension components
rust forming on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure and blade split (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust in poor condition
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
oil leak
rust forming on front and rear suspension components
rust forming on underside of vehicle
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight dampness from steering rack
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r wheel rim bent
slight dampness from steering rack
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front wheel rim damaged
slight oil leak from steering rack
n/s inner cv boot split
n/s wiper blade deteriated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
n/s inner cv boot split
n/s wiper blade deteriated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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FV55 EFE 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 50%.
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 FV55 EFE, 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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FV55 EFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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