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ET05 LBL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

247,922 mi
Last recorded247,922 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 247,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner and outer sills excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner and outer sills excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front towing eye protruding front bumper

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,220 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 140,206 miles

Nearside Front Damage to N/S/F wing

Nearside Outer Damage to sill

Pass 11 May 2016 137,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on Edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 129,805 miles

damage to rear bumper

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2014 129,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to rear bumper

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,082 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,139 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,139 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,000 miles

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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ET05 LBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET05 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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ET05 LBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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