MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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C.V gaiters slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sills/underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged by fuel tank - both insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
C.V gaiters slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner gaiters poor (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Main (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped X 2 fuel tank area not secured (3.6.B.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner gaiters poor (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
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VE54 SHZ is a 2005 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 63.2%.
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 VE54 SHZ, 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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VE54 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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