MOT Status
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141,181 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Central Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect clutch slave cylinder, leak from inside bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler or filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from bias valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid slight leak from pipe to cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid slight leak from pipe to cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect clutch slave cylinder, leak from inside bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler or filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from bias valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
brakes just meet requirement and hand brake travel
under body surface rust
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
brakes just meet requirement and hand brake travel
under body surface rust
Coil spring corroded FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR SECTION BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT55 NSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 MT55 NSU, 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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What year was MT55 NSU registered?
MT55 NSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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