MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake pipe poped when pressing brake no brake test done
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have product on lens, beam pattern just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust gas leak at pipe coming out of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Reverse lights not working.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting NS inner sill severely corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury NSF outer sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion at inner sill within 30cm of seat belt anchor point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury OS outer sill corroding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OS inner sill severely corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion at inner sill within 30cm of seat belt anchor point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have product on lens, beam pattern just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x stone chip in zone A and score marks through zone A swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust gas leak at pipe coming out of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Reverse lights not working.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights have a product on the lens. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4x stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear bumper corners are missing.
Rear Both rear leaf springs are covered in corrosion.
Loud Noise From Auxiliary Drive Area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Loud Noise From Auxiliary Drive Area
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both brakes slight bind
windscreen marked
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front exhaust rubber missing.Offside wiper blade worn on edges.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre wearing more on inside edge.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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VX05 CHO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 VX05 CHO, 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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VX05 CHO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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