MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides by tank and rear flexi's both chalked up (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
BOTH headlamps condition is deteriorating
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack slight leak.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating
Nearside Front indicator bulb colour is deteriorating
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder area
Nearside Rear tyre worn on the shoulder area
Offside Front tyre very badly worn on the shoulder areas. inner shoulder damage is nearing the limits
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth pedal rubber worm through completely (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeds plate value of 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard lamps not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector is defective. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH headlamps condition is deteriorating
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack slight leak.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating
Nearside Front indicator bulb colour is deteriorating
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder area
Nearside Rear tyre worn on the shoulder area
Offside Front tyre very badly worn on the shoulder areas. inner shoulder damage is nearing the limits
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre has a nail in it
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit! (3.5.1g)
o/s windscreen wiper is just meeting the requirements
Offside and nearside rear bumper end caps are missing.
Offside front fog lamp broken ( not working )
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside and nearside rear bumper end caps are missing.
Offside front fog lamp broken ( not working )
o/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
the o/s rear tyre is perishing/cracking
the rear bumper is missing its corner ends
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
the o/s rear tyre is perishing/cracking
the rear bumper is missing its corner ends
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
the rear bumper is missing the o/s corner but is not sharp or considered dangerous
the rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition
windscreen has damage nearing limits on the o/s swept area
front brake pads worn low.
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.
off side rear bumper end cap missing.
windscreen chiped to limit of (A) and also has a larger chip just outside off zone (A).
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED TO THE LIMIT OF ZONE (A).
engine coolant level very low.
near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.
oil filter leaking.
windscreen chiped on limit of zone (A).
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GU05 HLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 GU05 HLG, 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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GU05 HLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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