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Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear shock-absorbers corroded
oil leak/s
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light damaged/ repaired with tape
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal end pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
outer / rear inner sills and underside corroded
wipers not self parking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light damaged/ repaired with tape
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal end pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear shock-absorbers corroded
oil leak/s
outer / rear inner sills and underside corroded
wipers not self parking
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light damaged and repaired with tape
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear shock-absorbers corroded
outer and rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light damaged and repaired with tape
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear shock-absorbers corroded
outer and rear inner sills corroded
nsr damaged
oil leak
rear box hitting axle when jacked up
Nearside Front surface corrosion on brake pipe
chip windscreen
nsf lower undertray insecure
oil leaks engine
x2 front tyres very close to legal limit worn on edges
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front surface corrosion on brake pipe
chip windscreen
clutch slipping
nsf lower undertray insecure
oil leaks engine
x2 front tyres very close to legal limit worn on edges
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad oil leak under car oil pump aera
battery retaining strap broken
bonnet stay clip on landing panal broken
front wipers not parking
o/s/f door check strap lose
o/s/f washer jet only 1 working
rear of exhaust hitting anti roll bar and both front hanger of and broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad oil leak under car oil pump aera
battery retaining strap broken
bonnet stay clip on landing panal broken
front wipers not parking
o/s/f door check strap lose
o/s/f washer jet only 1 working
rear of exhaust hitting anti roll bar and both front hanger of and broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubber broken at front and exhaust hitting rear antiroll bar
pas pump noisy
wiper motor not parking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubber broken at front and exhaust hitting rear antiroll bar
pas pump noisy
wiper motor not parking
Nail in offside rear tyre
bad oil leak around engine
both offside and near side front brake pipes corroded
slight crack in centre of windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
bad oil leak around engine
both offside and near side front brake pipes corroded
slight crack in centre of windscreen
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
osf washer jet blocked
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth
nsr light unit broken
osf washer jet blocked
rear bumper end covers missing
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SM55 OFT 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 60.9%.
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 SM55 OFT, 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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SM55 OFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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