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EA05 LBL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,692 mi
Last recorded229,692 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 LBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 229,692 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside wing mirror lower glass damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 229,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside wing mirror lower glass damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 224,077 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 224,077 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 219,493 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 219,493 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 211,894 miles

Nearside FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front FOG LIGHT LENS BROKEN (SHARP EDGES )

Offside LOWER MIRROR LENS BROKEN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 211,893 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER ARM BROKEN (NO PRESSURE ON SCREEN ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front FOG LIGHT LENS BROKEN (SHARP EDGES )

Offside LOWER MIRROR LENS BROKEN

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 197,651 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 197,641 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported At tow bar (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap won't open (7.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 187,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front body sill damage

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 187,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front body sill damage

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes noisy

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 167,220 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 167,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 149,830 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 132,244 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn low

off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 132,244 miles

front brake pads worn low

off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,690 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 112,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 108,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 90,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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EA05 LBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA05 LBL, 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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EA05 LBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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