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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sills corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
auxiliary belt perished
clutch pedal rubber worn
corrosion taking place to underside
earth strap broken from gearbox to body
front radiator support beam damaged & loose but secure
items on dash
lower engine stabiliser mount bush worn
oil leak (engine & gearbox), front underside contaminated
Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter pin-holed
OIL LEAK, steering rack & gaiters contaminated
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth
front brake discs worn (lipped)
front brake pads wearing thin
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY
Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter pin-holed
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH AT EDGES & CRACKED CLOSE TO EXCESS
OIL LEAK, steering rack & gaiters contaminated
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth
front brake discs worn (lipped)
front brake pads wearing thin
front tyres of smaller size than rears
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding
2x exhaust mount rubbers missing.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE, ALSO OUTER WALL DAMAGED.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured also tyre cracking close to excess. ()
Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER INNER EDGE.
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also cracking close to excess.
front brake pads wearing low.
nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.
oil leak.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted securing mount bracket broken. (metal pipe to flexi pipe at inner wing) (1.1.21 (c))
2x exhaust rubber mounts missing.
COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, tyre also cracking close to excess. ()
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.
Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking close to excess.
front brake pads wearing low.
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding.
oil leak.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from bottom corner (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
2x exhaust rubber mounts missing.
COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, tyre also cracking close to excess. ()
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.
Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking close to excess.
front brake pads wearing low.
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding.
oil leak.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Engine noisy
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front cross member damaged, Radiator insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not considered to be withing prescribed area (Recommend attention soon
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Spare tyre missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Car cuts out after 3,000rpm. Unable to carry out full test (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Engine noisy
Front cross member damaged, Radiator insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not considered to be withing prescribed area (Recommend attention soon
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Spare tyre missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine stalling fault during smoke test
Gearbox stablizer bush worn
Nearside Rear Bumper end cap
Nearside front tyre low and in poor condition
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Oil leaks present
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake fluid level low
Engine stalling fault during smoke test
Gearbox stablizer bush worn
Nearside Rear Bumper end cap
Nearside front tyre low and in poor condition
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Oil leaks present
Front coil springs rusty
Front exhaust missing 1 rubber mount but exhaust is still secure
Gear box stabiliser mount rubber bush worn causing engine movement but still secure
N/s inner cv boot perishing
N/s lower swivel dust cover slightly perished
N/s outer cv boot perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has not been replaced has only been cleaned
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
N/s outer cv boot perishing
Front coil springs rusty
Front exhaust missing 1 rubber mount but exhaust is still secure
Gear box stabiliser mount rubber bush worn causing engine movement but still secure
N/s inner cv boot perishing
N/s lower swivel dust cover slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil very low
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil very low
slight engine oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight engine oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
front brake discs heavilly corroded
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
front brake discs heavilly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
handbrake travel could be improved
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
handbrake travel could be improved
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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LD05 ZWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LD05 ZWU, 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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LD05 ZWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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