MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front subframe rusty /weak
n/s o/s sills weak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroded and has a hole in it but not with in seat belt or suspension mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill coroded badly but still feels strong to touch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both inner sills near spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroded and has a hole in it but not with in seat belt or suspension mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front abs wire chafing on link
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill coroded badly but still feels strong to touch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
exhaust support brackets getting corroded
front pads half worn
nearside rear tyre getting low
nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished
some play front drop links
ADVISE N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD********************ADVISE SPLIT IN N/S INNER CV BOOT
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NL05 MSX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 NL05 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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