MOT Status
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79,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
vehicle undersealed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
O/S/F outer c.v. boot leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
front tyres worn on edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate intermittently n/w (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe [hole] (7.1.2)
corrosion around front & rear suspension areas
damp around power steering rack area.
n/s & o/s/f outer headlamps lens stained
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
o/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.
surface rust in front & rear suspension springs areas.
damp around steering rack area.
front brakes pads wearing low.
damp around steering rack area.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
bulge in spare tyre wall.
centre o/s heat shield loose.
damp around steering rack area.
o/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge & nail in tread.
rear exhaust tail pipe req's reposition.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak front of engine
rack boots moist both sides
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leaks around o/s engine area.
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PL05 HLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 PL05 HLX, 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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What year was PL05 HLX registered?
PL05 HLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.
Is PL05 HLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL05 HLX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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