MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner missing leaving a metal edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner missing leaving a metal edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Both front brake pipes corroding but covered in grease
Both rear indicators fading
Central stop light not working
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth to inner edges
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Oil leaks
Play to nearside inner tie arm of steering rack
Power steering fluid level low
Rear suspension and mountings corroding
both front brake pipes corroding
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
both headlamp lenses deteriorating
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
centre stop lamp not working
nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge
offside front brake slight fluctuation
offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and wearing heavily to inner edge
rear number plate deteriorating
rotational noise from offside rear wheel when spun
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both front brake pipes corroding
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
both headlamp lenses deteriorating
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
centre stop lamp not working
nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge
offside front brake slight fluctuation
offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and wearing heavily to inner edge
rear number plate deteriorating
rotational noise from offside rear wheel when spun
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear corner bumper missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear corner bumper missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
oil level low {1.5 ltrs added to show on dipstick} dipstick tip missing
Centre stop lamp not working
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear corner bumper missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
loud noise from nearside rear brake when applied
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre stop lamp not working
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear corner bumper missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
loud noise from nearside rear brake when applied
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
high level stop not working
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
high level stop not working
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
note/brake pads not visible
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
spare tyre bold on outer edge
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
spare tyre bold on outer edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL05 MPO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 NL05 MPO, 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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NL05 MPO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 April 2005.
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