MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside front outer sill excessively corroded not within prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust box/silencer outer casing deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear section exhaust box outer casing deteriorating
Nearside Outer 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))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear section exhaust box outer casing deteriorating
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust box starting to deteriorate.
three wheel centre trim covers fitted n/s rear missing.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust box starting to deteriorate.
three wheel centre trim covers fitted n/s rear missing.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and split.
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and split.
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
wipers starting to split
Front registration plate damaged.
Movement in gearbox mount.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate damaged.
Movement in gearbox mount.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f lower ball joint grease boot split
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f lower ball joint grease boot split
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
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MF05 DEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 MF05 DEU, 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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MF05 DEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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