MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers smear
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers smear
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill Area (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres worn on edges
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level light (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
front number plate cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing thin
front number plate damaged
items in drivers view
front number plate cracked
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside headlamp aim on upper limits
oil around power steering rack
slight play in steering rack
stone chip in front screen
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dampness around steering rack
nearside front flexi close to drive shaft on lock to lock test
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dampness around steering rack
nearside front flexi close to drive shaft on lock to lock test
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight exhaust blow
grease around nearside front hub
nearside rear tyre perished
rear number plate delaminated
front pads worn
nearside inner cv gaitor leaking
small bulge in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
spare tyre below limit
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RA05 LHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RA05 LHG, 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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RA05 LHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2005.
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