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ET05 LBP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

217,413 mi
Last recorded217,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 217,413 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 217,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working middle brake not working also (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside n/s wiper arm pivot broken

Pass 29 Jan 2019 211,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 211,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 205,179 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 205,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 197,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 187,769 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe

chip in screen

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on exhaust

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/r light lense

o/s inner cv boot split

oil leak

roughness on n/s/r wheel bearing borderline

Pass 3 Jun 2014 178,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling away

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

noise inside offside rear drum

slight footbrake travel

Fail 2 Jun 2014 178,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling away

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

noise inside offside rear drum

slight footbrake travel

Pass 24 May 2013 146,187 miles

exhaust coroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 23 May 2013 146,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust coroded

Pass 5 May 2012 126,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust weak & coroded

ns handbrake weaker than os

offside front has tyre bald edge

Fail 4 May 2012 126,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust weak & coroded

ns handbrake weaker than os

offside front has tyre bald edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 89,685 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 89,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 58,213 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 LBP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 ET05 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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