MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to both outer cover sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion to both outer cover sills
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front SCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front SCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack wet with oil (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack wet with oil (2.3.3b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
damage to front number plate
damage to windscreen
nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
offside front tyre worn to 3mm
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Stop lamp not working
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HJ05 OTY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HJ05 OTY, 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 OTY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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