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LA05 LML

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,232 mi
Last recorded169,232 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 LML
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 169,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 165,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 12 Sep 2019 165,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,580 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 155,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 146,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,995 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

front exhaust has a mounting missing but is still secured by other mountings

o/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,171 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly low on outer edges

n/s front inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated near excessive

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,035 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 98,035 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,481 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 75,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,483 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,065 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,215 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LA05 LML 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LA05 LML, 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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LA05 LML is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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