MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear abs wires poorly secured.
heavy oil leak[s].
offside front anti roll bar dust cover in poor condition.
offside rear brake binding.
rear suspension close to sitting on bump stops.
wiper blades in poor condition.
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both rear abs wires poorly secured.
heavy oil leak[s].
nearside front headlamp poorly secured on bottom mounts.
offside front anti roll bar dust cover in poor condition.
offside rear brake binding.
rear suspension close to sitting on bump stops.
wiper blades in poor condition.
corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear.
oil leak[s].
poor beam image from nearside headlamp.
wiper blades in poor condition.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)
corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear.
oil leak[s].
poor beam image from nearside headlamp.
wiper blades in poor condition.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres tread worn on inner edges
centre stop light dim
long hand brake travel
n/s/r brake binding slightly
very bad oil leak
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres tread worn on inner edges
centre stop light dim
long hand brake travel
n/s/r brake binding slightly
very bad oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV55 NLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MV55 NLC, 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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MV55 NLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.
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