MOT Status
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155,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but still readable. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlight lens starting to fade on image.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill center to rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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NJ05 VPP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 NJ05 VPP, 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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NJ05 VPP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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