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137,324 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear n/s main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
both n/s o/s lower outer sills corroded
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a, b, s. warning light on [at time of testing] (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear n/s main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
both n/s o/s lower outer sills corroded
oil leak
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator not working Permanently on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator not working permanently on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside split, Nearside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when position lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside split, Nearside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
nearside front tyre worn low on tread on outer edge 195/65x15
pin hole in nearside cv boot
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall in two places 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall in two places 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front strut top retaining nuts corroding both sides
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front strut top retaining nuts corroding both sides
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake draggling slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake dragging slightly
Offside Rear tyre worn/perishing 195/65/15
oil leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nail in offside rear tyre
oil leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside wiperblade split but still clearing the screen
rear ABS wires insecure
spare wheel missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside wiperblade split but still clearing the screen
rear ABS wires insecure
spare wheel missing
nearside front tyre wall slight damage
nearside front brake disc in poor condition
offside steering rack end has slight play
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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LR55 YRS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 LR55 YRS, 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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LR55 YRS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2005.
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