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FM05 LMK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,209 mi
Last recorded166,209 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 166,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 157,836 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 157,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 148,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 140,450 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 140,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 126,250 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 120,926 miles

Nearside outer sill, corrosion setting in

Offside outer sill, corrosion setting in

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 120,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside outer sill, corrosion setting in

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill, corrosion setting in

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 113,154 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 22 May 2014 108,164 miles

front tyres rounded.

Fail 22 May 2014 108,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres rounded.

Pass 22 May 2013 101,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,837 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 20 May 2010 439 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking ???)

Pass 20 May 2009 47,744 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)

both number plates deteriated

Pass 21 May 2008 34,121 miles

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

both number plates starting to discolour

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads look low ???

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 LMK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LMK, 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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FM05 LMK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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