MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
Steering locking device missing Steering lock defective (2.2.C.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Offside headlamp image weak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from around rack area (2.3.3b)
both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces
brake pedal rubber split
exhaust heat shield loose
oil leak from around engine
slight noise from o/s front road wheel when spun by hand
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside headlamp image weak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from around rack area (2.3.3b)
both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces
brake pedal rubber split
exhaust heat shield loose
oil leak from around engine
slight noise from o/s front road wheel when spun by hand
DAMP AROUND STEERING RACK
FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION - CORRODED ON INNER FACES
FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED
GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION
O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
DAMP AROUND STEERING RACK
FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION - CORRODED ON INNER FACES
FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION
O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT
O/S/F TYRE HAS SMALL SPLITS ON INNER EDGES - NOT SHOWING CORDS
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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ML05 HXH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 ML05 HXH, 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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ML05 HXH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 April 2005.
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