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Dark patch around no.3 leak off pipe, no fuel evident
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Areas of chassis showing corossion
Battery light on.
Both rear brake pipes corroded - JUST MOT LEGAL
Front brake judder noted
N/S/R bumper end cap missing
O/S Headlamp mount broken
O/S/R handbrake performance very poor.
Radiator crossmember damaged
Rear brake imbalance ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL - advise further investigation ASAP
Rear brake judder noted - Only JUST MOT Legal
Reverse light inop
Various oil leaks noted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Areas of chassis showing corossion
Battery light on.
Both rear brake pipes corroded - JUST MOT LEGAL
Front brake judder noted
N/S/R bumper end cap missing
O/S Headlamp mount broken
O/S/R handbrake performance very poor.
Radiator crossmember damaged
Rear brake imbalance ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL - advise further investigation ASAP
Rear brake judder noted - Only JUST MOT Legal
Reverse light inop
Various oil leaks noted
Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing
Offside Front Headlamp mounting damaged
Offside Rear parking brake effort is low
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear brake pipes are corroded
exhaust is knocking
hand brake travel is high
offside front brake discs have a reduced contact area
oil leak from oil filter and turbo area
parking brake effort is only just legal
radiator cradle is distorted
rear brake judder noticed
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear parking brake effort is low
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear brake pipes are corroded
exhaust is knocking
front exhaust rubber mount is missing
hand brake travel is high
offside front brake discs have a reduced contact area
oil leak from oil filter and turbo area
parking brake effort is only just legal
radiator cradle is distorted
rear brake judder noticed
both front tyre are worn to the legal limit
front exhaust rubber mounting is missing
offside front wheel rim is damaged
oil leak from turbo area
parking brake travel is high
front pads low
n/s/f & n/s/r tyres low on edges
n/s/f roll bar link worn/JUST MOT LEGAL
oil leaks noticed
radiator mounts damaged & lower coolant hose rubbing on alternator
rear brake judder noted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake pads wearing low
n/s/r tyre wearing very close to legal limit and slightly mishapen
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads wearing low
n/s/r tyre wearing very close to legal limit and slightly mishapen
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RN54 XUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 RN54 XUW, 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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RN54 XUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 February 2005.
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