MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear bumper damage
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both sides leaf springs corroded
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of the rear tyre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected switch faulty (4.6.3 (a))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear bumper damage
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both sides leaf springs corroded
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to the rear brake (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)
lower body corroded
Central barrier between the load area and the seats is not high enough and there as the danger off flying objects to the seats in case of an accident or harsh braking
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Blades stay up on to the view of driver when switched off (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Rack leaking from under the gaiters on both sides (2.3.3b)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to the rear brake (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)
lower body corroded
Central barrier between the load area and the seats is not high enough and there as the danger off flying objects to the seats in case of an accident or harsh braking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SF05 LNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SF05 LNJ, 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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SF05 LNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2005.
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