MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brakes binding
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust corroded
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion under body
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working and centre (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn needs attention
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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YA55 VCW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 YA55 VCW, 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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What year was YA55 VCW registered?
YA55 VCW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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