MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower bracket snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
eye level brake not working
lower radiator cross member heavily corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all brake pipes underside heavily corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb loose (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear bumper plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all brake pipes underside heavily corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed x3 (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired bracket snapped (2.4.A.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corroded + holed (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer bumper holed + sharp edges (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre as nail in it
front reg plate cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened drop link bracket snapped off axle (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed front to back (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake puts side lights on (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre as nail in it
front reg plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre stop light in op
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre stop light in op
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WX54 LWJ 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 WX54 LWJ, 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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WX54 LWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.
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