MOT Status
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191,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Sill Corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
high level brake inop
under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
high level brake inop
under body corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
mileage displays different readings on ignition cycle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mileage showing different readings when engine running /not running
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to damage (6.3.4b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front number plate cracked
glove box insecure
o/sw/f tyre wearing on inside edge
rear suspension corroded
front number plate cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
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OE05 SJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OE05 SJO, 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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OE05 SJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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