MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
O/S R AND N/S/R CORRODED UNDER CAR SILL
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER ONE (2.4.G.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S R AND N/S/R CORRODED UNDER CAR SILL
O/S/REAR OF SILL CORRODEING
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/REAR OF SILL CORRODEING
OIL LEAK O/S/F
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
alternator casing split
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on back edge of middle box
corrosion on both, inner and outer sills,nearside and offside
offside front headlamp lense cloudy
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
windscreen marked by wiper blade insert but can clearly see through screen
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
alternator casing split
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on back edge of middle box
corrosion on both, inner and outer sills,nearside and offside
offside front headlamp lense cloudy
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
windscreen marked by wiper blade insert but can clearly see through screen
both front wiper arms worn
both outer sills very corroded
corrosion on both front coil springs
h/lamp aims on lower limits
movement in n/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint
n/s/r brake has slight brake fluctuation just in limits
no spare wheel fitted under van
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front wiper arms worn
both outer sills very corroded
corrosion on both front coil springs
exhaust front pipe securing rubber missing
front brake discs very corroded new required
h/lamp aims on lower limits
movement in n/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint
no spare wheelk fitted under van
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SO55 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 SO55 LXJ, 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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SO55 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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