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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
wipers dont self park
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
wipers dont self park
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside nearside (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside nearside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside nearside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside nearside (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deterioated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outers both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside nearside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))
Central heat shield insecure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both central inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing both rear (1.2.1 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing both rear (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight damage to near side outer sill
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight damage to near side outer sill
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
emissions not done-exhaust deteriorated
Coolant leak
both rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
both rear tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
offside rear heat shield insecure
offside rear heat shield insecure
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HJ55 UYF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 HJ55 UYF, 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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HJ55 UYF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 October 2005.
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