MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
damage to o/s body work
n/s door trim peeling off
o/s rear bumper end cap missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
damage to o/s body work
n/s door trim peeling off
o/s rear bumper end cap missing
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc needs tie wrap (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
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FB05 LFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 FB05 LFV, 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 FB05 LFV registered?
FB05 LFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.
Is FB05 LFV safe to buy?
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