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FM05 LFF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

338,213 mi
Last recorded338,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 338,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 288,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 220,801 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 135,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 135,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 43,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,709 miles

chip in n/s/ windscreen

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

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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FM05 LFF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM05 LFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM05 LFF?

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What year was FM05 LFF registered?

FM05 LFF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is FM05 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 LFF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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