MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% lower (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak sump area ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance 26% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear loading door outer handle faulty.door secure
Spare tyre defective ()
exhaust heatshield insecure one side
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer pipe missing (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% lower (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak sump area ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance 26% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear loading door outer handle faulty.door secure
Spare tyre defective ()
exhaust heatshield insecure one side
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit also has a cut down to cords but only 15 mm long (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ready to split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front noisy when rotated but not rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine sump porous ()
Rear Exhaust noisy silencer at joint to tailpipe holed and blowing also very corroded ready to snap off (7.1.4)
both front coil springs poor condition
both rear leaf springs getting thin close to front eyelets
rear anti roll bar in poor condition and slight play in both rear drop links and d bushes
rear bumper mounts corroded through and bumper slightly insecure
rear exhaust heat shield loose at one side
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit also has a cut down to cords but only 15 mm long (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ready to split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front noisy when rotated but not rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine sump porous ()
Rear Exhaust noisy silencer at joint to tailpipe holed and blowing also very corroded ready to snap off (7.1.4)
both front coil springs poor condition
both rear leaf springs getting thin close to front eyelets
rear anti roll bar in poor condition and slight play in both rear drop links and d bushes
rear bumper mounts corroded through and bumper slightly insecure
rear exhaust heat shield loose at one side
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
different size tyres fitted to the front compared to the rear
nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit & bald on inner edge
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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NJ55 GDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 NJ55 GDZ, 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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NJ55 GDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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