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Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced our sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring eye worn on axle (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill seam at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank , front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5 + (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring eye worn on axle (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill seam at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank , front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Linkage spring location on axle bracket worn (1.1.17 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaward bush worn , split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above heatsheild (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windcreen zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs corroded
positive battery cable frayed
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windcreen zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs corroded
positive battery cable frayed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring & bracket worn ( on axle ) (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring & bracket worn ( on axle ) (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Corrosion ; Area at Nearside rear sill , outside prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Note ; Reverse lamp not working
Note ; Tyre pressures were very low , now reset
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at pipe by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion ; Area at Nearside rear sill , outside prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting bar (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Note ; Reverse lamp not working
Note ; Tyre pressures were very low , now reset
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
**Coolant at min**
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front and rear number plates slightly faded
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator is bowed
**Coolant at min**
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front and rear number plates slightly faded
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator is bowed
Brakes ; Imbalance , see print out
Engine ; Oil leak
Exhaust ; Minor leak of gases at silencer
Tyres ; Both rear tyres perished
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes ; Imbalance , see print out
Engine ; Oil leak
Exhaust ; Minor leak of gases at silencer
Note ; Oil & coolant levels low
Tyres ; Both rear tyres perished
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; Pipes corroded , front to rear ( at o/s/r ) & load valve to hose n/s/r & o/s/r
Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Engine slightly oily
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
o/s/f antiroll bar drop link has slight movement
rear leaf springs corroded
Engine slightly oily
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
o/s/f antiroll bar drop link has slight movement
rear leaf springs corroded
both sides of leaf springs corroded
chip in windscreen outside swept area
engine slightly oily
slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oily
exhaust has a minor blow
n/s/r tyre perished
n/s/r tyre worn on raised edges
o/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre worn on raised edges
engine noisey
engine oily
front discs slightly worn
rear leaf springs corroded
slight play in o/s/r drop link
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
o/s/f tyre worn to limit, should be replaced immediatly
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VK05 RYA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 VK05 RYA, 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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VK05 RYA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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