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ET05 LNR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 138,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,418 miles

Both front lower arm ball joints deteriorated

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Both nearside & offside inner sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Internal light switch intermittently faulty

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Chip within zone A more than 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Both front lower arm ball joints deteriorated

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Both nearside & offside inner sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Internal light switch intermittently faulty

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,013 miles

Rear leaf springs corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Both front lower arm ball joint bushes deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 116,013 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint bushes deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear leaf springs corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn, advise replacement soon

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Front windscreen has damage.

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear leaf suspension corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 105,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn, advise replacement soon

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Front windscreen has damage.

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear leaf suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,013 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,705 miles

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

o/s wiper blade splitting ,n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,268 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,875 miles

diesel emissions high recommend a service and/or a fuel treatment

Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,738 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 34,735 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

slight noise pos. from turbo!!

Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,798 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 27,798 miles

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

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 LNR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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