MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Ignition key barrel excessively worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underside corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged Outer casing broken due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Ignition key barrel excessively worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underside corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
LED stop/tail bulbs fitted and are not the brightest I've ever seen
Slight judder on rear brakes
Emissions not tested Engine making funny noises - May be the auxillary belts that are shredded and wrapped around PAS pump pulley (7.4.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
LED stop/tail bulbs fitted and are not the brightest I've ever seen
Headlamp aim switch set to zero
Nearside rear brake sticky
Offside front tyre wearing inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim switch set to zero
Nearside rear brake sticky
Offside front tyre wearing inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected
nearside rear brake sticking slightly
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear tyre is perisheed/cracked and has a nail in it
oil leak from the engine
Oil leak
slight damage to nearside rear
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
slight damage to nearside rear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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HJ05 OSX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HJ05 OSX, 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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HJ05 OSX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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