MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both sill corroding
cv boots worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak over flow bottle was empty ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail nr outer edge advise replace 195/65-15 ()
both outer sills patch welded both sides
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak over flow bottle was empty ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail nr outer edge advise replace 195/65-15 ()
corrosion to all brake pipes
engine oil leaks
general corrosion to underside
knock from steering
n/s/r drop link has slight play
slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to all brake pipes
engine oil leaks
general corrosion to underside
handbrake lever travel
high level stop inop and lens broken
knock from steering
n/s/r bumper end cap missing
rear engine mount worn
high level stop ligh tnot working and lense damaged
n/s front bottom ball joint gaitor split but not allowing ingress of water or dirt
n/s rear bumper end cap not fitted
rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber not fitted
slight damage to n/s rear lamp unit
strong advise - under side of vehicle dirty - difficult to carryout adequate inspection
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise centre rear stop lamp n/w
advise o/s/f washer jet only working at 50%
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise centre rear stop lamp n/w
advise n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread but under 25mm and not to cords
advise o/s/f washer jet only working at 50%
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine oil leak
wiper blades poor
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required
nearside front tyre nail in tread
nearside front tyre nail in tread
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required
nearside front tyre nail in tread
nearside front tyre nail in tread
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front outer tyre wall small cut
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre slight outer wall damage
near side rear bumper corner missing
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MT05 STZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MT05 STZ, 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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MT05 STZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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