MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,433 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside front flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine noisey
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering rack loosing oil
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear nail on tyre
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering rack loosing oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
high lev el brake light innop
o/s track rod ball joint slight play
part of rear bumper missing
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
o/s track rod ball joint slight play
part of rear bumper missing
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SD55 ZBT 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 56.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SD55 ZBT, 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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SD55 ZBT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2005.
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