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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts have u/v damage (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot weeping
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine oil leak from the oil filter.
All four tires have cuts and are perished
All four tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear abs sensor clip has broken.
All four tires have cuts and are perished
All four tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front lights have uv damage (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear abs sensor clip has broken.
both outer sills showing signs of rust/corrosion.
front brake pads low and discs rusty lip.
front radiator support bracket out of shape/bent.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
various oil leaks.
various stone chips in front screen.
very small hole n/s/f outer cv boot.
Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber missing. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)
battery warning light on dash.
both outer sills showing signs of rust/corrosion.
front brake pads low and discs rusty lip.
front radiator support bracket out of shape/bent.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
various oil leaks.
various stone chips in front screen.
very small hole n/s/f outer cv boot.
o/s/f brake pipe rusty.
various stone chips in front screen.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corner. (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corner. (6.1.C.1)
o/s/f brake pipe rusty.
various stone chips in front screen.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
chip in screen
oil leak
sills rusty
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
chip in screen
oil leak
sills rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in screen
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in screen
oil leak
damage rad leak
oil leak engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
cut in n/s/f tyre
front tyres worn
oil leak
slight damage rad
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GF05 TAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF05 TAV, 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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GF05 TAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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