MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested due to steel pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to front union (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak from engine ()
both rear tyres have uneven wear
center exaust box outer skin rusty and hanging off
oil leak engin
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
center exaust box outer skin rusty and hanging off
oil leak engin
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
silencer poor condition
slight oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
silencer poor condition
slight oil leak
front pasd low
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
rust forming on exhaust
damage to rear bumper
dampness on steering rack
front brake pads getting low
small chips in front screen
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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HJ55 WBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 HJ55 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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