MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
battery light on
engine steady worn
front crossmember loose (radiator support)
front nearside exhuast rubber split
spare wheel loose in carrier
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
battery light on
engine steady worn
exhaust heat shield loose
front crossmember loose (radiator support)
front nearside exhuast rubber split
spare wheel loose in carrier
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside 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)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front inner c/v boot leaking lubricant
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front inner c/v boot leaking lubricant
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
battery light on constantly
steering noisy when rocked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust heat sheild bolts missing
Front bumper insecure
No spare wheel fitted
Offside rear door damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust heat shield bolts lose
Front bumper trim lose
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
No spare wheel fitted
Offside body trims missing
Offside front wing damaged
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VE53 KRO is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 2004 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,366 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 VE53 KRO, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VE53 KRO is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 January 2004.
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