MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,507 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of the underside
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of the underside
slight corrosion underbody
underseal applied both inner sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both n/s and o/s lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both n/s and o/s lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f lower mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f/and n/s/f inner sill corrrodad (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at front on n/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f lower mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both front lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nail in tyre spare ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both front lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nail in tyre spare ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror (8.1.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
High level stop lamp not working.
N/S/R tyre is cracking in the tread.
Slight damage to O/S/F mirror
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
O/S/F steering rack gater twisted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
O/S/F inner cv boot split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in front steering rack ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SH55 DLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 SH55 DLK, 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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SH55 DLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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