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GL05 LXO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,037 mi
Last recorded145,037 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 145,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 145,034 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 141,150 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,150 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper mirror glass missing not effecting view to rear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has 2005 date stamp

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper mirror glass missing not effecting view to rear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has 2005 date stamp

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,482 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper mirror glass missing not effecting view to rear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has 2005 date stamp

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 118,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 96,987 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 86,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 86,497 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 75,135 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.

Fail 22 May 2012 75,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 May 2011 63,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak from engine

winter tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 28 May 2011 63,600 miles

center exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak from engine

winter tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 29 May 2010 50,875 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 50,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 40,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GL05 LXO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GL05 LXO, 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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GL05 LXO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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